Reasons to choose M8.2
Released in 2008, M8.2 has about 486 mm² of sensor area, 10.3 MP effective resolution, and a 591 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica M8.2
vs Leica X1
VS
Sensor area
486 mm²
M8.2373 mm²
X1- Area ratio
- 1.3:1
- Absolute difference
- 113 mm²
- Relative difference
- 30.3%
The M8.2 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M8.2MetricX1
10.3 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
27 × 18Sensor23.6 × 15.8
6.87 µmPixel pitch5.53 µm
47.18 µm²Pixel area30.56 µm²
2.12 MP/cm²Pixel density3.27 MP/cm²
1.33Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
591 gWeight306 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryBP-DC8 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The M8.2 has the larger sensor area. The X1 has the lighter body. The X1 has the higher effective resolution. The X1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X1
Released in 2009, X1 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 306 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.