Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 4 years later than the M Edition 60 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the M Edition 60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Leica M Edition 60. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Leica M Edition 60 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the M Edition 60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M Edition 60 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M Edition 60.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give more detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an advantage in sensor technology.