GFX 50S IIvs X-T5vs Leica M11
Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-t5 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, x-t5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | X-T5 (2022) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,499 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 40.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 7-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 557g body only | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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