Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-E Typ 220
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Announced September 2021
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica M-E Typ 220
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | M-E Typ 220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2021 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 110 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+2130k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
| M-E Typ 220 | Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M-E Typ 220
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | M-E Typ 220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison
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.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Leica M-E Typ 220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Leica M-E Typ 220 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2021-09-02 | 2012-09-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 51 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 5212 x 3472 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 2500 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Leica M |
| Amount of lenses | 14 | 59 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3600s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/125s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lb) | 585 grams (1.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 787 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Price at release | $3,999 | $0 |