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Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Leica M8 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced July 2007
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Revealed March 2023
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Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is pretty close but the M8 (APS-H) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The M8 was revealed 16 years before the ZV-E1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the M8 scores versus the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Sony ZV-E1

 M8 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica M8

 ZV-E1 M8 
RevealedMarch 2023July 2007More modern by 190 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M8 and Sony ZV-E1

 M8 ZV-E1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M8 has outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M8 compared to the ZV-E1.

Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and ZV-E1 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M8 and ZV-E1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M8 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony ZV-E1 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M8 will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M8 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography factors
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
71
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M8 Street photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography details
62
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
great battery power (550 shots)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
71
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (570 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low max shutter speed