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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2014
Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced July 2007
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Leica. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and M8 (10MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and M8 (APS-H) provide different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was introduced 7 years after the M8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M Edition 60 matches up against the M8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Leica M8

 M Edition 60 M8 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2007Newer by 88 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Leica M Edition 60

 M8 M Edition 60 

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Leica M8

 M Edition 60 M8 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Leica M8 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Edition 60 and the M8.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and M8 is 74 and 79 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and M8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will give you greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent M Edition 60 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography factors
Leica M8 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
Leica M8 Street photography factors
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography highlights
Leica M8 Sports photography highlights
56
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
better than average battery power (550 shots)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography information
Leica M8 Travel photography information
63
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
51
better than average battery power (550 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M8 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (550 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M8 as a Vlogging camera
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
9
can't record video
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Leica M8
 Leica M Edition 60Leica M8
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica M Edition 60 Leica M8
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-23 2007-07-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 3936 x 2630
Maximum native ISO 6400 2500
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica M
Amount of lenses 59 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 591 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 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 - 550 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $4,400