Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M-Monochrom
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2017
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched May 2012
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M-Monochrom, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm GFX 50S was manufactured 4 years after the M-Monochrom which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores vs the M-Monochrom in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Leica M-Monochrom
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | M-Monochrom | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2017 |  | May 2012 | More modern by 58 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+2130k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| M-Monochrom | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M-Monochrom
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | M-Monochrom | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has physical dimensions 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-Monochrom has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M-Monochrom in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the M-Monochrom.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M-Monochrom is 59 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M-Monochrom.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide greater detail due to its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Leica M-Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Leica M-Monochrom |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-01-18 | 2012-05-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | X Processor Pro | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 5212 x 3472 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 10000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Leica M |
| Total lenses | 12 | 59 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 360s | 32s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 740 gr (1.63 pounds) | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
| 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 photos | 350 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | 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 card |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Launch price | $5,499 | $7,950 |