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Canon R vs Leica M8

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Canon R vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Announced September 2018
Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed July 2007
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Canon R vs Leica M8 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon R vs Leica M8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and M8 (10MP) and the R (Full frame) and M8 (APS-H) possess different sensor sizing.

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The R was manufactured 11 years later than the M8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R grades vs the M8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Leica M8

 R M8 
RevealedSeptember 2018July 2007More recent by 136 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Canon R

 M8 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Leica M8

 R M8 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Canon R vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R offers external dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the R versus the M8.

Canon R vs Leica M8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and M8 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Canon R vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and M8.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R will provide greater detail due to its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent R provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography features
Leica M8 Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
54
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography information
Leica M8 Street photography information
73
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R as a Sports photography camera
Leica M8 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
good battery life (550 CIPA)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R
Travel photography with Leica M8
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count fantastic (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
51
good battery life (550 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M8 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (550 shots)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R as a Vlogging camera
Leica M8 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon R vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Leica M8
 Canon EOS RLeica M8
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R Leica M8
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-05 2007-07-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 3936 x 2630
Maximum native ISO 40000 2500
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5655 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica M
Total lenses 17 59
Crop factor 1 1.3
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 591g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 59
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 11.3
DXO Low light rating 2742 663
Other
Battery life 370 shots 550 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,299 $4,400