Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica M8

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica M8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled 8 years later than the M8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the M8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica M8. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Leica M8 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica M8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the M8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and M8 is 79 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and M8.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T1 IR will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.