Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F660EXR and Leica Q2 Monochrom, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was launched 9 years earlier than the Q2 Monochrom and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores versus the Q2 Monochrom with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the Q2 Monochrom.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and Q2 Monochrom is 91 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Q2 Monochrom.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will show greater detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F660EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.