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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(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
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 8 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the M-E Typ 220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm GFX 100S M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2012Newer by 102 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2360k230kClearer screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm GFX 100S M-E Typ 220 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-E Typ 220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M-E Typ 220 is 55 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M-E Typ 220.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will result in greater detail with its extra 84MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
96
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography highlights
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography highlights
90
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
46
MP count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
more heavy than others in class (900g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
57
MP count good (18MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography features
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography features
93
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Vlogging camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (900g)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm GFX 100SLeica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 12800 2500
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica M
Available lenses 13 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 787
Other
Battery life 460 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $5,999 $0