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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(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
Leica M8
(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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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 Overview

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.

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The 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 
LaunchedSeptember 2019July 2007More modern by 148 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution2760k230kClearer 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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography details
Leica M8 Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography advice
Leica M8 Street photography advice
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography features
Leica M8 Sports photography features
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (440 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
great battery power (550 CIPA)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
Leica M8 Travel photography advice
88
good battery power (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
51
great battery power (550 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
Leica M8 Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (550 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Leica M8
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M8
 Fujifilm X-A7Leica 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