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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
Portability
60
Imaging
80
Features
66
Overall
74

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100V
Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced October 2020
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100F was brought out 4 years prior to the Q2 Monochrom and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X100F scores vs the Q2 Monochrom in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm X100F Q2 Monochrom 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Fujifilm X100F

 Q2 Monochrom Fujifilm X100F 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2017Fresher by 45 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm X100F Q2 Monochrom 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F has got physical measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100F vs the Q2 Monochrom.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100F and Q2 Monochrom is 79 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100F and Q2 Monochrom.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will show more detail having its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100F
Portrait photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
88
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
fantastic MP (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Street photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Optical)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (100,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (734g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography factors
Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography factors
69
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
80
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography features
Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography features
77
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic MP (47MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (734 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography advice
Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging factors
Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging factors
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (734 grams)
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q2 Monochrom
 Fujifilm X100FLeica Q2 Monochrom
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X100F Leica Q2 Monochrom
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-18 2020-10-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 100000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/1.7
Macro focusing range - 17cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469g (1.03 lbs) 734g (1.62 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,300 $5,995