Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 4 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the M-E Typ 220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Leica M-E Typ 220. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers external dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the M-E Typ 220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M-E Typ 220 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M-E Typ 220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver more detail having an extra 33MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.