Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M9-P

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica M9-P. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Leica M9-P Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.