Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M8

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and M8 (APS-H) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was brought out 11 years after the M8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades vs the M8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 100 & Leica M8. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery & Leica M8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 offers physical measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Leica M8 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the M8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M8 is 52 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M8.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will produce more detail having its extra 92MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.