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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Leica CL, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and CL (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and CL (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was unveiled 11 months after the CL so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the CL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm GFX 50R CL 
RevealedSeptember 2018November 2017More modern by 11 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 CL Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica CL

 Fujifilm GFX 50R CL 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has got exterior dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Leica CL has dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the CL.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and CL is 59 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and CL.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will produce greater detail having an extra 27MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
90
has manual focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography features
Leica CL Street photography features
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sports photography with Leica CL
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/25,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography details
Leica CL Travel photography details
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
provides focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography features
Leica CL Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
68
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging details
Leica CL Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica CL
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica CL
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica CL
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2017-11-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 6014 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 30
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/25000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 pounds) 403g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $4,499 $3,799