Leica M8 vs Nikon D80
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Leica M8 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2007
(Full Review)
Leica M8 vs Nikon D80 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Leica M8 vs Nikon D80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the D80 (10MP) is relatively similar but the M8 (APS-H) and D80 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe M8 was unveiled 11 months later than the D80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M8 scores vs the D80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M8 vs Nikon D80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M8 & Nikon D80. The full galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Nikon D80
M8 | D80 | |||
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Announced | July 2007 | September 2006 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Leica M8
D80 | M8 |
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Common features in the Leica M8 and Nikon D80
M8 | D80 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Leica M8 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M8 has physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).
Check the Leica M8 vs Nikon D80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M8 against the D80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M8 and D80 is 79 and 62 respectively.
Leica M8 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M8 and D80.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M8 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent M8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica M8 vs Nikon D80 Specifications
Leica M8 | Nikon D80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica M8 | Nikon D80 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2007-07-31 | 2006-09-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 27 x 18mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 486.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 2500 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 59 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 591 grams (1.30 lb) | 668 grams (1.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 59 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 663 | 524 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 550 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $4,400 | $800 |