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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q

Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
71
Features
64
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 116
  • Replacement is Leica Q2
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Leica Q, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Q (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and Q (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced 14 months later than the Q making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Leica Q

 Fujifilm X-T2 Q 
IntroducedJuly 2016June 2015More recent by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Q Fujifilm X-T2 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica Q

 Fujifilm X-T2 Q 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Leica Q has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the Q.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Q is 76 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Q.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography advice
Leica Q Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Leica Q
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (640g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography factors
Leica Q Sports photography factors
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Yes)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
Leica Q Travel photography highlights
63
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
63
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (640g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
74
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Yes)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
Leica Q Vlogging info
33
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Yes)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (640g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica Q
 Fujifilm X-T2Leica Q
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Leica Q
Also called - Typ 116
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-07-07 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/1.7
Macro focusing range - 17cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 lbs) 640g (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 2221
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,600 $4,300