Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica M-Monochrom, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was released 5 years after the M-Monochrom which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades versus the M-Monochrom with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica M-Monochrom. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery and Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers outer dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Leica M-Monochrom has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica M-Monochrom in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the M-Monochrom.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and M-Monochrom is 61 and 78 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and M-Monochrom.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-H1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.