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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica M-Monochrom front
Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M-Monochrom 
LaunchedSeptember 2018May 2012More recent by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2360k230kClearer display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M-Monochrom Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M-Monochrom 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Leica M-Monochrom in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography factors
Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography factors
91
manual focus
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography factors
Leica M-Monochrom Street photography factors
73
screen tilts
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Leica M-Monochrom Sports photography factors
70
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
megapixel count decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography info
Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography info
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
amazing MP (51MP)
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Leica M-Monochrom
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
58
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging info
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M-Monochrom
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica M-Monochrom
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica M-Monochrom
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2012-05-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 12800 10000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica M
Available lenses 12 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 seconds 32 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 lbs)
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 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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $4,499 $7,950