GFX 100Svs Leica M11
Fujifilm
GFX 100S (2021)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Commercial, portrait & landscape photographers
View GFX 100S
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Portrait & Landscape Photographers — GFX 100S (2021): 102MP medium-format with IBIS and phase-detect AF at a price that made serious large-format imaging available to a new generation of photographers.
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 100S (2021)
- Portrait and commercial photographers who need extraordinary resolution and rendering
- Landscape photographers who want the finest large-format detail in a manageable body
- GFX 50S II users who want to double their resolution with improved AF
- Studio photographers moving up from full-frame who want medium-format colour science
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Quick take: The gfx 100s has the highest resolution at 102mp; the gfx 100s is the most affordable; only the gfx 100s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100S (2021) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g (with battery and card) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100S | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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