Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and M9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 9 years after the M9 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the M9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M9. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides external dimensions 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 M9 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the M9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M9 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an edge in sensor tech.