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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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 M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replaced the Leica M9
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and M9-P (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was introduced 8 years later than the M9-P and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades vs the M9-P when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm GFX 100 M9-P 
RevealedMay 2019June 2011More recent by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2360k230kSharper display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 M9-P Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm GFX 100 M9-P 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has exterior measurements 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 M9-P has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Leica M9-P in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the M9-P.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M9-P is 52 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and M9-P.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will provide you with more detail using its extra 84 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography advice
Leica M9-P Portrait photography advice
95
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography info
Leica M9-P Street photography info
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competition (1,320 grams)
64
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Sports photography camera
90
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
44
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography information
Leica M9-P Travel photography information
67
good battery life (800 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (102MP)
more heavy than competition (1,320 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
54
resolution is good (18MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Landscape photography camera
92
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (800 per charge)
has double storage slots
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging info
Leica M9-P Vlogging info
33
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,320 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M9-P
 Fujifilm GFX 100Leica M9-P
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Leica M9-P
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-23 2011-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 12800 2500
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica M
Available lenses 12 59
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s -
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 format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) 600 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 854
Other
Battery life 800 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $10,000 $7,995