Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-Monochrom
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Released September 2021
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched May 2012

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M-Monochrom, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was announced 9 years after the M-Monochrom which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the M-Monochrom in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-Monochrom Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Leica M-Monochrom. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica M-Monochrom
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | M-Monochrom | |||
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Launched | September 2021 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 114 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+2130k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
M-Monochrom | Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M-Monochrom
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | M-Monochrom | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Leica M-Monochrom has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M-Monochrom in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the M-Monochrom.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M-Monochrom is 55 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M-Monochrom.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will give you extra detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Leica M-Monochrom | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Leica M-Monochrom |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-09-02 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 5212 x 3472 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 10000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Leica M |
Available lenses | 14 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3600 secs | 32 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/125 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 pounds) | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 shots | 350 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Launch pricing | $3,999 | $7,950 |