Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Key Specs
(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
(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-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.

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E4 & Leica M8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Leica M8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Leica M8
Fujifilm X-E4 | M8 | |||
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Announced | January 2021 | ![]() | July 2007 | Newer by 165 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M8
Fujifilm X-E4 | M8 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Leica M8 | |
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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 |