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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released July 2007
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-A5 M8 
ReleasedJanuary 2018July 2007More recent by 128 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M8 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-A5 M8 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
Leica M8 Portrait photography details
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Leica M8
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
62
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
Leica M8 Sports photography info
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
better than average battery (550 CIPA)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Leica M8
88
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
51
better than average battery (550 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography features
Leica M8 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (550 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging info
Leica M8 Vlogging info
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M8
 Fujifilm X-A5Leica M8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Leica M8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2007-07-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3936 x 2630
Highest native ISO 12800 2500
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.3
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) 591g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 shots 550 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $4,400