Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was released 6 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up vs the M-E Typ 220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 100 & Leica M-E Typ 220. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 enjoys physical dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M-E Typ 220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the M-E Typ 220.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M-E Typ 220 is 52 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M-E Typ 220.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 84 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.