Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Leica M-Monochrom, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 6 years later than the M-Monochrom and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the M-Monochrom when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Leica M-Monochrom. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides outer measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Leica M-Monochrom has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the M-Monochrom.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M-Monochrom is 59 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M-Monochrom.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give more detail using its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.