Leica M Monochrom vs Leica M8
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Leica M Monochrom: 2012 ; Leica M8: 2006
- Weight: Leica M Monochrom: 600 g ; Leica M8: 591 g
- Sensor size: Leica M Monochrom: 35.8 x 23.9 mm ; Leica M8: 27 x 18 mm
- Sensor resolution: Leica M Monochrom: 5196 x 3464 ; Leica M8: 3930 x 2620
- Effective megapixels: Leica M Monochrom: 18.0 ; Leica M8: 10.3
- Battery: Leica M Monochrom: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery ; Leica M8: Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Leica M Monochrom (18.0).
| Specification | Leica M Monochrom | Leica M8 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Leica | Leica |
| Model | M Monochrom | M8 |
| Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37 mm | 139 x 80 x 37 mm |
| Weight | 600 g | 591 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 35.8 x 23.9 mm | 27 x 18 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5196 x 3464 | 3930 x 2620 |
| Crop factor | 1.01 | 1.33 |
| Total megapixels | 18.5 | 10.3 |
| Effective megapixels | 18.0 | 10.3 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 3936 x 2630 |
| ISO | Auto, Pull 160, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000 | 160, 320, 640, 1250, 2500 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 32 sec | 8 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Center-weighted | Centre weighted, Multi-segment, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | No | No |
| White balance presets | — | 6.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC card | Secure Digital |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | No |