Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1
79 Imaging
50 Features
31 Overall
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80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
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Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica M8 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M8 and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Sony ZV-E1
M8 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica M8
ZV-E1 | M8 | |||
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Revealed | March 2023 | ![]() | July 2007 | More modern by 190 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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