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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Leica M Typ 240
(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 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M Typ 240, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 6 years later than the M Typ 240 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the M Typ 240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M Typ 240 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2012Fresher by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kClearer display (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M Typ 240 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M Typ 240

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M Typ 240 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 240 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M Typ 240 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the M Typ 240.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M Typ 240 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M Typ 240.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography advice
90
you can focus manually
resolution is high (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography factors
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography factors
73
screen tilts
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
67
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is high (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (400 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
55
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is high (51MP)
low battery power (400 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is high (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (400 shots)
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
33
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M Typ 240
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica M Typ 240
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica M Typ 240
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica M
Number of lenses 12 59
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/180 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 gr (1.71 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
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 score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1860
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 500 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch cost $4,499 $5,479