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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released July 2007
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was announced 12 years after the M8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up against the M8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 M8 
ReleasedOctober 2019July 2007Newer by 149 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 M8 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica M8

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 M8 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Leica M8 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the M8.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and M8 is 78 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and M8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will render extra detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Leica M8
82
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography info
Leica M8 Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
62
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M8 as a Sports photography camera
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
better than average battery life (550 CIPA)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M8 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
51
better than average battery life (550 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Landscape photography with Leica M8
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (550 per charge)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M8 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica M8
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Leica M8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Leica M8
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-23 2007-07-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 3936 x 2630
Max native ISO 12800 2500
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 lbs) 591g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 550 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $2,000 $4,400