Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M8
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Announced November 2013
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched July 2007
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) offer different sensor size.
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Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the M8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Leica M8
| Fujifilm X-A1 | M8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | July 2007 | More modern by 78 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-A1
| M8 | Fujifilm X-A1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M8
| Fujifilm X-A1 | M8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Leica M8 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the M8.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and M8 is 87 and 79 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and M8.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-A1 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M8 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A1 | Leica M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A1 | Leica M8 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2007-07-31 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-H |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 27 x 18mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 486.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 3936 x 2630 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 2500 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Leica M |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 59 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 lb) | 591g (1.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 59 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 663 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 550 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $329 | $4,400 |