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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Leica M8
(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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 13 years after the M8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the M8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-E4 M8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021July 2007Newer by 165 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 M8 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-E4 M8 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the M8.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and M8 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and M8.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer you extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
Leica M8 Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography factors
Leica M8 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
62
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography factors
Leica M8 Sports photography factors
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
great battery pack (550 shots)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Leica M8
88
good battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
great sensor resolution (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
51
great battery pack (550 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography details
Leica M8 Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (550 shots)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging details
Leica M8 Vlogging details
82
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M8
 Fujifilm X-E4Leica M8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Leica M8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2007-07-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 3936 x 2630
Max native ISO 12800 2500
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 58 59
Crop factor 1.5 1.3
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 gr (0.80 pounds) 591 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 photos 550 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $849 $4,400