Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica M8

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Leica M8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 10 years later than the M8 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the M8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E3 & Leica M8. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Leica M8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Leica M8 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Leica M8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the M8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and M8 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and M8.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-E3 will offer greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.