Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and SL (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and SL (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 2 years later than the SL and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the SL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Leica SL. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Leica SL Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Leica SL has specifications of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the SL.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and SL is 59 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and SL.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will show greater detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.