Canon 7D vs Leica M8

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 7D and Leica M8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and M8 (10MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) have different sensor sizing.

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The 7D was manufactured 2 years after the M8 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7D grades versus the M8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D and Leica M8. The entire galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D has got external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Leica M8 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Canon 7D and Leica M8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 7D compared to the M8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and M8 is 56 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and M8.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7D featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon 7D will produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 7D provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.