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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Successor is Leica M11
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and M10 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and M10 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was revealed 4 years later than the M10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores versus the M10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica M10

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II M10 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2017Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1037kCrisper screen (+1323k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 M10 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M10

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II M10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has external 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 M10 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the M10.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M10 is 55 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will resolve greater detail because of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography factors
Leica M10 Portrait photography factors
92
you can focus manually
great MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography highlights
Leica M10 Street photography highlights
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
69
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
Leica M10 as a Sports photography camera
81
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Leica M10 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great MP (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (900 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
57
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Landscape photography with Leica M10
90
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging information
Leica M10 Vlogging information
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (900 grams)
9
no video
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M10
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IILeica M10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Leica M10
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 3992
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica M
Number of lenses 14 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2133
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 210 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $3,999 $7,595