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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
Portability
60
Imaging
80
Features
66
Overall
74

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100T
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
  • Released October 2020
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X100S and Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100S was brought out 8 years prior to the Q2 Monochrom which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up versus the Q2 Monochrom in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm X100S Q2 Monochrom 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Fujifilm X100S

 Q2 Monochrom Fujifilm X100S 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2013Newer by 87 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm X100S Q2 Monochrom 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100S and Leica Q2 Monochrom in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100S and the Q2 Monochrom.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and Q2 Monochrom is 80 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and Q2 Monochrom.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will deliver greater detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
88
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Street photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (100,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competitors in class (734 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
45
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
80
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
Travel photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
66
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography features
Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography features
63
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
29
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (734 grams)
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Leica Q2 Monochrom
 Fujifilm X100SLeica Q2 Monochrom
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100S Leica Q2 Monochrom
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-29 2020-10-11
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 100000
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/1.7
Macro focus range 10cm 17cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 734 grams (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,299 $5,995