Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 10 years later than the M8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the M8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M8. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Leica M8 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the M8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and M8 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and M8.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.