Canon 450D vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 450D and Leica Q2 Monochrom, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the 450D (APS-C) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 450D was unveiled 13 years prior to the Q2 Monochrom which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the 450D grades vs the Q2 Monochrom with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D and Leica Q2 Monochrom. The full galleries are provided at Canon 450D Gallery and Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Leica Q2 Monochrom has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 450D and Leica Q2 Monochrom in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 450D compared to the Q2 Monochrom.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and Q2 Monochrom is 70 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and Q2 Monochrom.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 450D with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will deliver extra detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 450D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.