Studio, Portrait & Landscape Photography — GFX 50S (2017): The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S (2017)
Leica M10-R (2020)
Quick take: The gfx 50s has the highest resolution at 51mp; the gfx 50s is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | None |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 660g |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
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