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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Revealed May 2019
Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Replacement is Leica M9-P
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and M9 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was introduced 9 years later than the M9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up against the M9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Leica M9

 Fujifilm GFX 100 M9 
ReleasedMay 2019September 2009Fresher by 119 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2360k230kSharper screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 M9 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M9

 Fujifilm GFX 100 M9 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 offers external 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 M9 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the M9.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M9 is 52 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M9.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will produce extra detail using its extra 84MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M9 as a Portrait photography camera
95
manual focus
fantastic MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
69
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Street photography camera
Leica M9 as a Street photography camera
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
more heavy than competition in class (1,320 grams)
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Leica M9
90
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
44
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Leica M9
67
great battery (800 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
fantastic MP (102MP)
more heavy than competition in class (1,320g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good MP (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography features
Leica M9 Landscape photography features
92
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (800 shots)
two card slots
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging highlights
Leica M9 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,320 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M9
 Fujifilm GFX 100Leica M9
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Leica M9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2009-09-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 12800 2500
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica M
Available lenses 12 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 pounds) 585 gr (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 800 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Retail price $10,000 $2,750