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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed September 2021
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was revealed 7 years after the M Edition 60 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the M Edition 60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II M Edition 60 
IntroducedSeptember 2021September 2014Newer by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kClearer display (+1440k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 M Edition 60 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II M Edition 60 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Leica M Edition 60 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the M Edition 60.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M Edition 60 is 55 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M Edition 60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will give you extra detail because of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography details
Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography details
92
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography features
Leica M Edition 60 Street photography features
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Sports photography with Leica M Edition 60
81
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count fantastic (51MP)
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography info
Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography info
90
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
74
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging info
Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (900g)
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M Edition 60
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IILeica M Edition 60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Leica M Edition 60
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2014-09-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica M
Total lenses 14 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (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 900 gr (1.98 lb) 680 gr (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
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 440 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $3,999 -