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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 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
  • Revealed September 2018
Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 6 years later than the M-E Typ 220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the M-E Typ 220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M-E Typ 220 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2012Fresher by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2360k230kSharper screen (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M-E Typ 220 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M-E Typ 220 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M-E Typ 220.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in more detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography advice
91
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography highlights
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography highlights
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica M-E Typ 220
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-25 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 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
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica M
Amount of lenses 12 59
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lbs) 585 gr (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 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 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 787
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $4,499 $0