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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
77
Overall
79
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M Edition 60, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 2 years after the M Edition 60 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the M Edition 60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm GFX 50S M Edition 60 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2014More modern by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k920kSharper screen (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 M Edition 60 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm GFX 50S M Edition 60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has outside measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Leica M Edition 60 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M Edition 60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the M Edition 60.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M Edition 60 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M Edition 60.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography factors
Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography factors
88
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography features
Leica M Edition 60 Street photography features
72
tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
56
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
63
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
terrible battery life (400 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Landscape photography with Leica M Edition 60
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
74
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M Edition 60
 Fujifilm GFX 50SLeica M Edition 60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Leica M Edition 60
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2014-09-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica M
Number of lenses 12 59
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $5,499 -