Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M9

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and M9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 7 years later than the M9 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the M9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica M9. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S enjoys exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Leica M9 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the M9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M9 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and M9.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give you more detail using its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.