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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom

Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Leica M-Monochrom front
Portability
78 Imaging
65 Features
23 Overall
48

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2021
Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Leica M-Monochrom

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S M-Monochrom 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021May 2012More modern by 107 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2360k230kSharper display (+2130k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 M-Monochrom Fujifilm GFX 100S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-Monochrom

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S M-Monochrom 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M-Monochrom in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M-Monochrom is 55 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography features
Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography features
97
 focusing manually
 great  resolution (102 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 no liveview feature
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography factors
Leica M-Monochrom Street photography factors
74
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 environment sealing
 more heavy than competition (900g)
65
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Leica M-Monochrom
91
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect AF
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
45
 decent MP (18MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 no liveview feature
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (350 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography factors
Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography factors
67
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 great  resolution (102 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition (900 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
54
 decent MP (18MP)
 no Timelapse mode
 bad battery life (350 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Landscape photography with Leica M-Monochrom
93
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 two card slots
58
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica M mount)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is small (2.5 inches)
 no liveview feature
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (350 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging advice
34
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition (900g)
9
 no video shooting
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-Monochrom
 Fujifilm GFX 100SLeica M-Monochrom
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Leica M-Monochrom
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2012-05-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 102 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 12800 10000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica M
Amount of lenses 13 59
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 32 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
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
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900g (1.98 lb) 600g (1.32 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $5,999 $7,950