Leica M8 vs Sony FX3
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Leica M8 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Launched February 2021
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica M8 versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is pretty close but the M8 (APS-H) and FX3 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M8 was released 14 years earlier than the FX3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M8 grades against the FX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Sony FX3
| M8 | FX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Leica M8
| FX3 | M8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2021 |  | July 2007 | More recent by 165 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.00" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1210k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Sony FX3
| M8 | FX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing |
Leica M8 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 offers outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Examine the Leica M8 versus Sony FX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M8 versus the FX3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and FX3 is 79 and 62 respectively.
Leica M8 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and FX3.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M8 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony FX3 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M8 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
| Leica M8 | Sony FX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica M8 | Sony FX3 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2007-07-31 | 2021-02-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-H | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 27 x 18mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 486.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Maximum native ISO | 2500 | 102400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 59 | 187 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 591 grams (1.30 lbs) | 716 grams (1.58 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 59 | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 663 | 3900 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 550 pictures | 600 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | One | 2 |
| Launch cost | $4,400 | $3,900 |