Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M8

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and M8 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and M8 (APS-H) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 11 years later than the M8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the M8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys external dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Leica M8 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the M8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M8 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M8.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer more detail because of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.