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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100V
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released March 2019
  • Other Name is Type No. 4889
  • Earlier Model is Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and Q2 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X100F was introduced 3 years earlier than the Q2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X100F grades versus the Q2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Leica Q2

 Fujifilm X100F Q2 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Fujifilm X100F

 Q2 Fujifilm X100F 
ReleasedMarch 2019January 2017More recent by 25 months
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Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q2

 Fujifilm X100F Q2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100F has physical dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Leica Q2 has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100F vs the Q2.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100F and Q2 is 79 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100F and Q2.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100F using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica Q2 will result in greater detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100F will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
great MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Street photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than average in class (718g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography factors
Leica Q2 Sports photography factors
69
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography factors
Leica Q2 Travel photography factors
77
good battery power (390 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
great MP (47 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average in class (718 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography details
Leica Q2 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
80
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging details
Leica Q2 Vlogging details
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (718 grams)
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q2
 Fujifilm X100FLeica Q2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100F Leica Q2
Also Known as - Type No. 4889
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-18 2019-03-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/1.7
Macro focus distance - 17cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 718g (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 2491
Other
Battery life 390 photos 370 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,300 $4,985