Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica M8
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica M8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
- Revealed September 2017
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced July 2007

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica M8 Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica M8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Leica M8
Fujifilm X-E3 | M8 | |||
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Announced | September 2017 | ![]() | July 2007 | Fresher by 124 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-E3
M8 | Fujifilm X-E3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Leica M8
Fujifilm X-E3 | M8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica M8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Leica M8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm X-E3 | Leica M8 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-09-07 | 2007-07-31 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-H |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 27 x 18mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 486.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3936 x 2630 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 2500 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Leica M |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lb) | 591 gr (1.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 images | 550 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $700 | $4,400 |