Reasons to choose M8
Released in 2006, M8 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
vs Leica M8.2
VS
Sensor area
486 mm²
M8486 mm²
M8.2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The M8 and M8.2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M8MetricM8.2
10.3 MPEffective pixels10.3 MP
27 × 18Sensor27 × 18
6.87 µmPixel pitch6.87 µm
47.18 µm²Pixel area47.18 µm²
2.12 MP/cm²Pixel density2.12 MP/cm²
1.33Crop factor1.33
—Maximum video—
591 gWeight591 g
Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery 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 and M8.2 have the same sensor area. The M8 and M8.2 have the same body weight. The M8 and M8.2 have the same effective resolution. The M8.2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
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.