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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Successor is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Leica TL, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and TL (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and TL (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 23 months after the TL which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the TL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm GFX 50R TL 
ReleasedSeptember 2018November 2016More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2360k1230kClearer screen (+1130k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 TL Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica TL

 Fujifilm GFX 50R TL 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Leica TL has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Leica TL in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the TL.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and TL is 59 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and TL.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give extra detail because of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography information
Leica TL Portrait photography information
91
has manual focus
high megapixels (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Leica TL
73
tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Leica TL Sports photography factors
70
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography information
Leica TL Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high megapixels (51MP)
not so great battery life (400 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography advice
Leica TL Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
touch screen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica TL
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica TL
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica TL
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2016-11-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 4
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 gr (1.71 pounds) 384 gr (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $4,499 $1,009