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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P 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
  • Revealed September 2021
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replaced the Leica M9
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and M9-P (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured 10 years later than the M9-P and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the M9-P with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II M9-P 
RevealedSeptember 2021June 2011More recent by 125 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2360k230kCrisper display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 M9-P Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II M9-P 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M9-P in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the M9-P.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M9-P is 55 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and M9-P.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography features
Leica M9-P Portrait photography features
92
manual focus
MP count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography information
Leica M9-P Street photography information
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
heavier than others in class (900g)
64
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography highlights
Leica M9-P Sports photography highlights
81
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
44
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography information
Leica M9-P Travel photography information
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count high (51MP)
heavier than others in class (900g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography factors
Leica M9-P Landscape photography factors
90
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging highlights
Leica M9-P Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (900 grams)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M9-P
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IILeica M9-P
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Leica M9-P
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2011-06-21
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 51MP 18MP
Anti aliasing 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 files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica M
Available lenses 14 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 lb) 600g (1.32 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 score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 854
Other
Battery life 440 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 card
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $3,999 $7,995