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.
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
M10 (2017)
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the gfx 50s ii is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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