Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M8

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.