Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M9 is 55 and 79 respectively.

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.