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 Nikon D60
VS
Sensor area
486 mm²
M8373 mm²
D60- Area ratio
- 1.3:1
- Absolute difference
- 113 mm²
- Relative difference
- 30.3%
The M8 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M8MetricD60
10.3 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
27 × 18Sensor23.6 × 15.8
6.87 µmPixel pitch6.05 µm
47.18 µm²Pixel area36.56 µm²
2.12 MP/cm²Pixel density2.74 MP/cm²
1.33Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
591 gWeight522 g
Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (EN-EL11) 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 has the larger sensor area. The D60 has the lighter body. The M8 has the higher effective resolution. The D60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D60
Released in 2008, D60 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 522 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.