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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M Edition 60 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2014Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kCrisper display (+1440k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M Edition 60 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M Edition 60 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography advice
Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography advice
91
has manual focus
high resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography factors
Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography advice
Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography advice
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
56
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
high resolution (51MP)
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
63
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography highlights
Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging features
Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M Edition 60
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica M Edition 60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica M Edition 60
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2014-09-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica M
Total lenses 12 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lb) 680 gr (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $4,499 -