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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2022
  • Superseded the Leica M10
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the M11 (60MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and M11 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was launched 4 months prior to the M11 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the M11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica M11

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II M11 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k2333kClearer screen (+27k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 M11 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M11

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II M11 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2022Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Leica M11 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Leica M11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the M11.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M11 is 55 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M11.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M11 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography features
Leica M11 Portrait photography features
92
manual focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
90
focusing manually
MP count great (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography info
Leica M11 Street photography info
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
more heavy than average in class (900g)
80
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (50,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography info
Leica M11 Sports photography info
81
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count great (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery (700 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography features
Leica M11 Travel photography features
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
great battery (700 shots)
weather proof
MP count great (60MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography information
Leica M11 Landscape photography information
90
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
MP count great (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging features
Leica M11 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (900g)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M11
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IILeica M11
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Leica M11
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2022-01-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 60 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 9528 x 6328
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica M
Available lenses 14 62
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.00"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,333 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600s 3600s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 640 gr (1.41 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 700 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) UHS II type SD
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at launch $3,999 $8,995