Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M9-P

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M9-P. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery and Leica M9-P Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.