Leica M8.2
Competitors

As well as being compared against other mirrorless, the Leica M8.2 is also often compared to boutiques, pro DSLRs, pro digicams and entry-level DSLRs. The Leica M8.2's top rivals come from Leica (such as the M9 and the X1) and Fujifilm (such as the FinePix X100 and the X-Pro1)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Leica M8.2 compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it is thinner (1.5" vs 3").

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (10.4 MP vs 15.9 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (2,500 ISO vs 16,000 ISO).

Leica M9 1 year newer $6,995 (body only)	Significant advantages of the M9 (vs the M8.2) Much larger sensor: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Much higher true resolution: 18.1 MP vs 10.4 MP Significant disadvantages of the M9 (vs the M8.2) None found common strengths of the M9 and M8.2 Both have rangefinder viewfinders: Rangefinder vs Rangefinder Large sensors: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm
	Compare the M9 vs the M8.2
Fujifilm X-Pro1 3 years newer $1,991 - $2,298 (body only)	Significant advantages of the X-Pro1 (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,230k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the X-Pro1 (vs the M8.2) None found common strengths of the X-Pro1 and M8.2 Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Rangefinder Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm
	Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the Leica M8.2
Olympus OM-D E-M5 3 years newer $1,000 - $1,299 (body only) $1,100 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the E-M5 (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Weather sealed Significant disadvantages of the E-M5 (vs the M8.2) Significantly smaller sensor: Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm common strengths of the E-M5 and M8.2 Viewfinders: Digital vs Rangefinder
	Compare the Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs the Leica M8.2
Ricoh GXR (A12) 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the GXR (A12) (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Shoots movies: 720p @ 24fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the GXR (A12) (vs the M8.2) Much thicker: 3" vs 1.5" Significantly larger: Standard size 114x70x77 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm common strengths of the GXR (A12) and M8.2 Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.7mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm
	Compare the Ricoh GXR (A12) vs the Leica M8.2
Leica M8 2 years older	Significant advantages of the M8 (vs the M8.2) Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the M8 (vs the M8.2) None found common strengths of the M8 and M8.2 Both have rangefinder viewfinders: Rangefinder vs Rangefinder Large sensors: APS-H 27.0x18.0mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm
	Compare the M8 vs the M8.2
Sony NEX-7 2 years newer $1,200 (body only) $1,350 - $1,499 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the NEX-7 (vs the M8.2) None found common strengths of the NEX-7 and M8.2 Viewfinders: Digital vs Rangefinder Large sensors: APS-C 23.5x15.6mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm
	Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs the Leica M8.2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Leica M8.2 compared to boutique competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (APS-H 27.0x18.0mm vs four thirds 18.7x14.0mm), is thinner (1.5" vs 2"), has interchangeable lenses, has higher quality type of viewfinder (rangefinder vs none) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second).

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 2.8"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (10.4 MP vs 14.2 MP).

Fujifilm FinePix X100 2 years newer $1,199	Significant advantages of the X100 (vs the M8.2) Supports continuous shooting: 5 fps vs None Significantly larger screen: 2.8" vs 2.5" Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Significant disadvantages of the X100 (vs the M8.2) Built-in lens only Larger: Standard size 127x75x54 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Significantly smaller sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm common strengths of the X100 and M8.2 Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs the Leica M8.2
Leica X1 1 year newer $2,242	Significant advantages of the X1 (vs the M8.2) Significantly smaller: Compact 124x60x32 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Much lighter: 306 g vs 591 g Supports continuous shooting: 3 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the X1 (vs the M8.2) Built-in lens only Significantly smaller sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm No viewfinder: None vs Rangefinder common strengths of the X1 and M8.2 Fairly small: Compact 124x60x32 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Very thin: 1.3" vs 1.5"
	Compare the X1 vs the M8.2
Leica X2 3 years newer $2,621	Significant advantages of the X2 (vs the M8.2) Supports continuous shooting: 3 fps vs None Much lighter: 345 g vs 591 g Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,500 ISO vs 2,500 ISO Significant disadvantages of the X2 (vs the M8.2) Built-in lens only Significantly smaller sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Much thicker: 2" vs 1.5" common strengths of the X2 and M8.2 Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Thin: 2" vs 1.5"
	Compare the X2 vs the M8.2
Canon PowerShot G1X 3 years newer $799 - $800	Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the M8.2) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the M8.2) Much larger: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Much smaller sensor: Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Built-in lens only common strengths of the G1X and M8.2 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs the Leica M8.2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Leica M8.2 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it is much smaller (mid size 139x80x37 mm vs large 146x123x82 mm), is thinner (1.5" vs 3.2") and is significantly lighter (591 g vs 1,074 g).

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (10.4 MP vs 21 MP) and doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen.

Nikon D800 3 years newer $2,999 - $3,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D800 (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.2" vs 2.5" Much higher true resolution: 36.2 MP vs 10.4 MP Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the D800 (vs the M8.2) Much thicker: 3.2" vs 1.5" Much larger: Large 146x123x82 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Heavier: 900 g vs 591 g common strengths of the D800 and M8.2 Fairly small: Large 146x123x82 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Supports RAW Light weight: 900 g vs 591 g
	Compare the Nikon D800 vs the Leica M8.2
Canon EOS 5D Mark II similar age $2,198 (body only) $2,898 - $2,999 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Has live view Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the M8.2) Much thicker: 3" vs 1.5" Much larger: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm common strengths of the 5D Mark II and M8.2 Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 1.5"
	Compare the Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs the Leica M8.2
Nikon D700 similar age $2,949 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D700 (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 922k dots vs 230k dots Has live view Significant disadvantages of the D700 (vs the M8.2) Much thicker: 3" vs 1.5" Much larger: Large 147x123x77 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Significantly heavier: 1,074 g vs 591 g common strengths of the D700 and M8.2 Fairly small: Large 147x123x77 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 1.5"
	Compare the Nikon D700 vs the Leica M8.2
Canon EOS 60D 1 year newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Has live view Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the M8.2) Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.5" Significantly larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm common strengths of the 60D and M8.2 Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3.1" vs 1.5"
	Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Leica M8.2
Nikon D3 1 year older	Significant advantages of the D3 (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 922k dots vs 230k dots Has live view Significant disadvantages of the D3 (vs the M8.2) Much larger: Large 160x157x88 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Much thicker: 3.5" vs 1.5" Much heavier: 1,300 g vs 591 g common strengths of the D3 and M8.2 Supports RAW
	Compare the Nikon D3 vs the Leica M8.2
Nikon D200 2 years older $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D200 (vs the M8.2) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much more lenses available: 169 lenses vs 22 lenses Weather sealed Significant disadvantages of the D200 (vs the M8.2) Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.5" Significantly larger: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Heavier: 920 g vs 591 g common strengths of the D200 and M8.2 Fairly small: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Supports RAW Thin: 2.9" vs 1.5"
	Compare the Nikon D200 vs the Leica M8.2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Leica M8.2 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (APS-H 27.0x18.0mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), has interchangeable lenses, has higher quality type of viewfinder (rangefinder vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in flash, doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots) and doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens).

Fujifilm Finepix X10 3 years newer $599	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the M8.2) Built-in flash Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the M8.2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Built-in lens only common strengths of the X10 and M8.2 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Supports RAW Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Rangefinder
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Leica M8.2
Canon PowerShot G12 2 years newer $390 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the M8.2) Built-in flash Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the M8.2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Built-in lens only common strengths of the G12 and M8.2 Supports RAW Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Rangefinder Support external flash
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Leica M8.2
Canon Powershot S100 3 years newer $372 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the M8.2) Built-in flash Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the M8.2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Built-in lens only No external flash support common strengths of the S100 and M8.2 Supports RAW Thin: 1.1" vs 1.5"
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Leica M8.2
Leica D-LUX 5 2 years newer $798	Significant advantages of the D-LUX 5 (vs the M8.2) Built-in flash Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the D-LUX 5 (vs the M8.2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Built-in lens only No viewfinder: None vs Rangefinder common strengths of the D-LUX 5 and M8.2 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Supports RAW Thin: 1" vs 1.5"
	Compare the D-LUX 5 vs the M8.2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Leica M8.2 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (APS-H 27.0x18.0mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm), is much smaller (mid size 139x80x37 mm vs prosumer size 124x96x73 mm), has a built-in focus motor and is thinner (1.5" vs 2.9").

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (10.4 MP vs 16.1 MP) and doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 7 months older $468 (body only) $599 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Has live view Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the M8.2) Much smaller sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.5" common strengths of the Rebel XSi and M8.2 Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.5"
	Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Leica M8.2
Nikon D3100 1 year newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the M8.2) Much smaller sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Much larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.5" common strengths of the D3100 and M8.2 Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 1.5"
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Leica M8.2
Nikon D5100 2 years newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the M8.2) Much smaller sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Much larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.5" common strengths of the D5100 and M8.2 Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Leica M8.2
Canon Rebel T2i 1 year newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the M8.2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the M8.2) Much smaller sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs APS-H 27.0x18.0mm Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.5" common strengths of the T2i and M8.2 Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 139x80x37 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.5"
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Leica M8.2