Fujifilm F800EXR vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Leica Q2 Monochrom, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 9 years before the Q2 Monochrom which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades against the Q2 Monochrom in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Leica Q2 Monochrom in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the Q2 Monochrom.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Q2 Monochrom is 90 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Q2 Monochrom.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.