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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Superseded the Leica M9
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and M9-P (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched 9 years later than the M9-P and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades against the M9-P when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm GFX 100S M9-P 
IntroducedJanuary 2021June 2011Fresher by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2360k230kSharper display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 M9-P Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm GFX 100S M9-P 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has got outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Leica M9-P in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the M9-P.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M9-P is 55 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M9-P.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 84 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography info
Leica M9-P Portrait photography info
96
focusing manually
MP count amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Leica M9-P
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
64
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
44
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Travel photography with Leica M9-P
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count amazing (102MP)
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography features
Leica M9-P Landscape photography features
93
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging factors
Leica M9-P Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
9
no video
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M9-P
 Fujifilm GFX 100SLeica M9-P
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Leica M9-P
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2011-06-21
Physical type 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 surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 12800 2500
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica M
Amount of lenses 13 59
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone 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) 600g (1.32 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 Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 854
Other
Battery life 460 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $5,999 $7,995