Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica Q2 Monochrom, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was unveiled 24 months before the Q2 Monochrom which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the Q2 Monochrom in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica Q2 Monochrom in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the Q2 Monochrom.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Q2 Monochrom is 59 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Q2 Monochrom.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.