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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released January 2022
  • Superseded the Leica M10
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the M11 (60MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and M11 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 6 years before the M11 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up versus the M11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Leica M11

 Fujifilm GFX 50S M11 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k2333kClearer display (+27k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 M11 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
ReleasedJanuary 2022January 2017Fresher by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M11

 Fujifilm GFX 50S M11 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has outside measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Leica M11 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the M11.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M11 is 59 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M11.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 will resolve more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Leica M11
89
manual focus
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
89
you can focus manually
great megapixels (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
Leica M11 as a Street photography camera
72
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Leica M11
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
great megapixels (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (700 shots)
max fps low (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
includes touch focus
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
weather sealing
great megapixels (60 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Landscape photography with Leica M11
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
fantastic MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
great megapixels (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging details
Leica M11 Vlogging details
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M11
 Fujifilm GFX 50SLeica M11
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Leica M11
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2022-01-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 9528 x 6328
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica M
Available lenses 12 62
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 2,333 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 3600s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lbs) 640 gr (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 700 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) UHS II type SD
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $5,499 $8,995