Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M8
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched February 2018
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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-H1 vs Leica M8 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica M8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) provide totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-H1 was brought out 10 years later than the M8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up versus the M8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-H1 & Leica M8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery & Leica M8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Leica M8
Fujifilm X-H1 | M8 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | July 2007 | Fresher by 129 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-H1
M8 | Fujifilm X-H1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica M8
Fujifilm X-H1 | M8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 provides exterior measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Leica M8 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica M8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the M8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and M8 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and M8.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-H1 will offer more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-H1 | Leica M8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm X-H1 | Leica M8 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-14 | 2007-07-31 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor Pro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-H |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 27 x 18mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 486.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3936 x 2630 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 2500 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Leica M |
Available lenses | 54 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 673 gr (1.48 pounds) | 591 gr (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 310 photos | 550 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,300 | $4,400 |