Canon M vs Leica M8
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Canon M vs Leica M8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Released July 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced July 2007

Canon M vs Leica M8 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon M versus Leica M8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M (18MP) and M8 (10MP) and the M (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) offer different sensor size.

The M was introduced 5 years later than the M8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M matches up against the M8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M vs Leica M8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M and Leica M8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Leica M8
M | M8 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2007 | Fresher by 61 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Canon M
M8 | M |
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Common features in the Canon M and Leica M8
M | M8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon M vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M provides outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Leica M8 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Canon M versus Leica M8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M against the M8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M and M8 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Canon M vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and M8.
Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon M will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent M provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon M vs Leica M8 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Leica M8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon EOS M | Leica M8 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-07-23 | 2007-07-31 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-H |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 27 x 18mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 486.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3936 x 2630 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 2500 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Leica M |
Available lenses | 23 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (rangefinder) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 591 grams (1.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | 59 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 827 | 663 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 550 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $510 | $4,400 |