Leica M8 vs Nikon Z8

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica M8 versus Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and Z8 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The M8 was announced 17 years prior to the Z8 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M8 scores against the Z8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M8 and Nikon Z8. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 comes with outside measurements 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 Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M8 against the Z8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M8 and Z8 is 79 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M8 and Z8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M8 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon Z8 will offer you more detail with its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.