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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched July 2007
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and M8 (APS-H) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 13 years after the M8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores vs the M8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Leica M8

 Fujifilm GFX 100S M8 
LaunchedJanuary 2021July 2007Newer by 165 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2360k230kClearer screen (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 M8 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M8

 Fujifilm GFX 100S M8 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides 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) whilst the Leica M8 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the M8.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M8 is 55 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M8.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 92 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100S will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M8 as a Portrait photography camera
96
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography factors
Leica M8 Street photography factors
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
62
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography information
Leica M8 Sports photography information
90
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
good battery (550 CIPA)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography info
Leica M8 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is amazing (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
good battery (550 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography highlights
Leica M8 Landscape photography highlights
93
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
good battery (550 shots)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging details
Leica M8 Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M8
 Fujifilm GFX 100SLeica M8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Leica M8
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2007-07-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format APS-H
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 3936 x 2630
Max native ISO 12800 2500
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica M
Total lenses 13 59
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 lb) 591g (1.30 lb)
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 score not tested 59
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 663
Other
Battery life 460 shots 550 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $5,999 $4,400