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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2016
Leica M8
(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
  • Revealed July 2007
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 9 years later than the M8 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up versus the M8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-A10 M8 
RevealedDecember 2016July 2007More recent by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 M8 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-A10 M8 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Leica M8 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the M8.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and M8 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and M8.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-A10 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography factors
Leica M8 Portrait photography factors
68
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography info
Leica M8 Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M8 as a Sports photography camera
60
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery (410 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
great battery life (550 per charge)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography details
Leica M8 Travel photography details
86
good battery (410 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
51
great battery life (550 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Landscape photography with Leica M8
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (550 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging info
Leica M8 Vlogging info
62
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (None1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Leica M8
 Fujifilm X-A10Leica M8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Leica M8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-12-01 2007-07-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.3
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) -
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 None
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 591g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 59
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 663
Other
Battery life 410 photos 550 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $499 $4,400