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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9

Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79 Imaging
63 Features
30 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 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 M9
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Leica M9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S M9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2009More recent by 139 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2360k230kCrisper screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S M9 
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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography info
Leica M9 Portrait photography info
97
 focusing manually
 resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
69
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Leica M9
74
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 weather proof
 more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
65
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography highlights
Leica M9 Sports photography highlights
91
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
44
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 doesn't have liveview
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (350 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography information
Leica M9 Travel photography information
67
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
 more heavy than others in class (900g)
 display is not selfie friendly
54
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery (350 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica M9 as a Landscape photography camera
93
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 2 card slots
60
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica M mount)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
 doesn't have liveview
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (350 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging features
Leica M9 Vlogging features
34
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (900g)
9
 no video shooting
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M9
 Fujifilm GFX 100SLeica M9
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