Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the M11 Monochrome (60MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 7 years earlier than the M11 Monochrome and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades versus the M11 Monochrome when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M11 Monochrome. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got physical dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Leica M11 Monochrome has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M11 Monochrome in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and the M11 Monochrome.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M11 Monochrome is 59 and 76 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M11 Monochrome.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will show extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind with regard to sensor tech.