Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced September 2009
- Newer Model is Leica M9-P
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and M9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was unveiled 11 years later than the M9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores versus the M9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Leica M9. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Leica M9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Leica M9
Fujifilm GFX 100S | M9 | |||
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Announced | January 2021 | ![]() | September 2009 | More recent by 139 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+2130k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
M9 | Fujifilm GFX 100S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M9
Fujifilm GFX 100S | M9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has got physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Leica M9 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the M9.
![Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 size comparison Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-100S-vs-Leica-M9-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M9 is 55 and 79 respectively.
![Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-100S-vs-Leica-M9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M9.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will result in extra detail having an extra 84 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-100S-vs-Leica-M9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-100S-vs-Leica-M9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 100S | Leica M9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Leica M9 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2021-01-27 | 2009-09-09 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 5212 x 3472 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 2500 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 2,360k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/125 secs | 1/180 secs |
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) | 585 grams (1.29 lbs) |
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 rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 884 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 images | 350 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $5,999 | $2,750 |