Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M-Monochrom, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 8 years after the M-Monochrom which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades against the M-Monochrom in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Leica M-Monochrom. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Leica M-Monochrom has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the M-Monochrom.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M-Monochrom is 55 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M-Monochrom.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 84 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100S will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.