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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Launched May 2019
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced April 2023
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was brought out 4 years before the M11 Monochrome which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades versus the M11 Monochrome with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm GFX 100 M11 Monochrome 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k2333kCrisper display (+27k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 M11 Monochrome Fujifilm GFX 100 
AnnouncedApril 2023May 2019More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm GFX 100 M11 Monochrome 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 features physical dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Leica M11 Monochrome has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Leica M11 Monochrome in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the M11 Monochrome.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M11 Monochrome is 52 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M11 Monochrome.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will render more detail having its extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography info
Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography info
95
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
91
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography information
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography information
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than others in class (1,320g)
74
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography advice
Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography advice
90
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (800 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
70
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (700 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography highlights
67
better than average battery (800 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic megapixels (102 megapixels)
heavier than others in class (1,320 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is excellent (60MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography details
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography details
92
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (800 per charge)
2 card slots
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M11 Monochrome as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (1,320 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Fujifilm GFX 100Leica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Leica M11 Monochrome
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-23 2023-04-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica M
Number of lenses 12 62
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 3600 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 pounds) 640 grams (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3376
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 700 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) UHS II type SD
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $10,000 $9,195