Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100S was unveiled 3 years earlier than the M11 Monochrome and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores versus the M11 Monochrome in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Leica M11 Monochrome. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has got physical 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 M11 Monochrome has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M11 Monochrome in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the M11 Monochrome.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M11 Monochrome is 55 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M11 Monochrome.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer more detail having an extra 42 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.