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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E3
Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed July 2007
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 8 years later than the M8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades versus the M8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-E2S M8 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2007Fresher by 103 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M8 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-E2S M8 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S features external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica M8 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the M8.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and M8 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and M8.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-E2S will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography details
Leica M8 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Leica M8 Street photography advice
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography highlights
Leica M8 Sports photography highlights
70
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
good battery pack (550 shots)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography advice
Leica M8 Travel photography advice
72
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
good battery pack (550 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography information
Leica M8 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (550 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Leica M8 as a Vlogging camera
35
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M8
 Fujifilm X-E2SLeica M8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Leica M8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2007-07-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 3936 x 2630
Highest native ISO 6400 2500
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 591g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 550 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $4,400