Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M9-P. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Leica M9-P Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica M9-P
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | M9-P | |||
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Revealed | September 2021 | June 2011 | More recent by 125 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2360k | 230k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica M9-P
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | M9-P | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica M9-P Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Leica M9-P | |
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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 |