Leica M8 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Leica M8: 2006 ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 2015
- Weight: Leica M8: 591 g ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 847 g
- Sensor size: Leica M8: 27 x 18 mm ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 36 x 24 mm
- Sensor resolution: Leica M8: 3930 x 2620 ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 6000 x 4000
- Battery: Leica M8: Lithium-Ion rechargeable ; Leica SL (Typ 601): Proprietary lithium-ion battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Leica M8 | Leica SL (Typ 601) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | SL (Typ 601) |
| Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
| Weight | 591 g | 847 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 27 x 18 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 3930 x 2620 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Crop factor | 1.33 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 10.3 | — |
| Megapixels | — | 24.0 |
| Effective megapixels | 10.3 | — |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | 160, 320, 640, 1250, 2500 | Auto, 50-50000 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 8 sec | 60 sec |
| Metering | Centre weighted, Multi-segment, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Shutter priority | No | Yes |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | — | 4096x2160 (24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | Secure Digital | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II support) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion rechargeable | Proprietary lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | — |