Fujifilm Finepix
X10
 vs
Leica
M8

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix x20 vs Leica M8

Fujifilm Finepix X10

64

  
Leica M8

37

  

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm Finepix X10

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Badge
 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
 
Runner-up

Leica M8

Reasons to buy the Leica M8

Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 27.0x18.0mm
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Rangefinder
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X10
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None
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 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen size Significantly larger screen 2.8" vs 2.5"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Continuous shooting Supports continuous shooting 10 fps vs None
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 Allows taking many pictures in rapid succession
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Weight Lighter 350 g vs 591 g
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 More than 40% lighter
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
True resolution Higher true resolution 12 MP vs 10.4 MP
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 Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 2,500 ISO
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 The X10's maximum light sensitivity is 0.4 f-stops better
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 8s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Leica M8
Sensor size Much larger sensor APS-C 27.0x18.0mm vs 2/3" 8.8x6.6mm
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 Around 8.5x larger sensor
Overall image quality Better image quality 59.0 vs 50.0
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 Around 20% better image quality
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 663 ISO vs 245 ISO
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 The M8 has excellent image quality 1.4 f-stops higher ISO than the X10
Color depth Better color depth 21.1 bits vs 20.5 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.6 more bits of color
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 2.2"
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 Around 40% thinner
Size Slightly smaller 139x80x37 mm vs 117x70x57 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Viewfinder Has a rangefinder viewfinder Rangefinder vs Tunnel
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 Rangefinder viewfinders are typically big and bright
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Fujifilm Finepix X10
64 vs 37
Explain scores
Leica M8 Leica M8
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm Finepix X10. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
X10:Tunnel
M8:Rangefinder
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
X10:1/4000s
M8:1/8000s
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Color depth Poor color depth Help
X10:20.5 bits
M8:21.1 bits
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
11.3 EV
Screen size Very small screens Help
X10:2.8"
M8:2.5"

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the M8
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Color depth Has significantly more color depth
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the M8
Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,399 body only

$2,099 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the X-Pro1 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the X-Pro1 vs the M8
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the M8
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the Finepix X10
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the M8

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Finepix X10
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599 - $600
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Battery life Slightly shorter battery life
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Finepix X10
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Finepix X10
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$325 - $349
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Wide angle Better wide angle
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Focus points Significantly fewer focus points
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Finepix X10
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$333
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Screen size Larger screen
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the XZ-1 vs the Finepix X10

Leica M8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,751 - $8,654 body only
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Fastest shutter speed Slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter max exposures
Compare the M9 vs the M8
Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,000 body only

$1,399 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Sensor size Smaller sensor
Lens availability Fewer lenses available
Compare the X-E1 vs the M8
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,479 body only

$2,699 - $3,000 with 24-105mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Movie format Shoots movies
Size Much larger
Thickness Significantly thicker
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the M8
Epson R-D1x

Epson R-D1x

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
True resolution Lower true resolution
Sensor size Smaller sensor
Compare the R-D1x vs the M8

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