Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M8

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-M1 & Leica M8. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Leica M8 Gallery.

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.

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

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.