Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 8 years later than the M8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades against the M8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Leica M8. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Leica M8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the M8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and M8 is 74 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and M8.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.