Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M8

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M8. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.