Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 9 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores versus the M-E Typ 220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M-E Typ 220. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the M-E Typ 220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M-E Typ 220 is 55 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M-E Typ 220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.