Leica M8 vs Sony FX30

Following is a comprehensive review of the Leica M8 versus Sony FX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and FX30 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M8 was introduced 16 years earlier than the FX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M8 grades versus the FX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M8 & Sony FX30. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M8 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 offers outside dimensions 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 FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M8 compared to the FX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and FX30 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M8 and FX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M8 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony FX30 will show greater detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M8 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.