Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
- Revealed September 2019
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
(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
- Launched July 2007
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Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) come with different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 12 years after the M8 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the M8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica M8
| Fujifilm X-A7 | M8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2019 |  | July 2007 | More modern by 148 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 2760k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+2530k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-A7
| M8 | Fujifilm X-A7 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M8
| Fujifilm X-A7 | M8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Leica M8 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the M8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and M8 is 86 and 79 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and M8.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-A7 will resolve greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A7 | Leica M8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A7 | Leica M8 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-09-11 | 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 | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 27 x 18mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 486.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3936 x 2630 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 2500 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Leica M |
| Available lenses | 54 | 59 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 320g (0.71 lbs) | 591g (1.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 440 shots | 550 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $700 | $4,400 |