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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Previous Model is Leica M9
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M9-P 
LaunchedSeptember 2018June 2011Newer by 89 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2360k230kCrisper screen (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M9-P Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M9-P 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography advice
Leica M9-P Portrait photography advice
91
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
70
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography advice
Leica M9-P Street photography advice
73
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography highlights
Leica M9-P Sports photography highlights
70
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Leica M9-P Travel photography advice
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
amazing megapixels (51MP)
terrible battery (400 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (18MP)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Leica M9-P
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (400 shots)
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging features
Leica M9-P Vlogging features
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica M9-P
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica M9-P
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica M9-P
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2011-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 12800 2500
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica M
Amount of lenses 12 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 lb) 600g (1.32 lb)
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 All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 854
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $4,499 $7,995