Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and M9-P (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 7 years after the M9-P which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the M9-P when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Leica M9-P. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Leica M9-P Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides outside dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M9-P in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the M9-P.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M9-P is 59 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and M9-P.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.