Fujifilm X100 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X100 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100 was announced 10 years earlier than the Q2 Monochrom and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X100 scores vs the Q2 Monochrom with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Leica Q2 Monochrom. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100 has outside measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Leica Q2 Monochrom has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 compared to the Q2 Monochrom.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and Q2 Monochrom is 80 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100 and Q2 Monochrom.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide extra detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 will be behind in sensor technology.