Leica M8 vs Sony W370

In this article, we will be reviewing the Leica M8 and Sony W370, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and W370 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The M8 was announced 3 years earlier than the W370 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M8 matches up versus the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Leica M8 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M8 compared to the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and W370 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and W370.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M8 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W370 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older M8 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.