Fujifilm X100F vs Leica M9

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X100F and Leica M9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100F was announced 7 years after the M9 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X100F scores against the M9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X100F and Leica M9. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100F Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F offers outside measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Leica M9 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X100F and Leica M9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100F versus the M9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and M9 is 79 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100F and M9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X100F will resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.