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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was launched 6 years after the M8 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the M8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-M1 M8 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013July 2007Newer by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 M8 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-M1 M8 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Leica M8 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the M8.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and M8 is 87 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and M8.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-M1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography advice
Leica M8 Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography info
Leica M8 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M8 as a Sports photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
great battery pack (550 shots)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M8 as a Travel photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
great battery pack (550 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M8 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (550 CIPA)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging features
Leica M8 Vlogging features
31
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M8
 Fujifilm X-M1Leica M8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Leica M8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2007-07-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 3936 x 2630
Maximum native ISO 6400 2500
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 591 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 59
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 663
Other
Battery life 350 shots 550 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $4,400