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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Launched July 2007
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 M8 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2007Fresher by 103 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 M8 Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 M8 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography highlights
Leica M8 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography factors
Leica M8 Street photography factors
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography highlights
Leica M8 Sports photography highlights
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 shots)
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
better than average battery power (550 shots)
doesn't have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Travel photography with Leica M8
63
weather sealing
decent MP (24MP)
low battery pack (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
better than average battery power (550 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography info
Leica M8 Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (550 shots)
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Leica M8
33
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M8
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Leica M8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Leica M8
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2007-07-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 591 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 350 images 550 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $1,700 $4,400