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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Additionally Known as Type No. 4889
  • Succeeded the Leica Q
  • Newer Model is Leica Q3
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and Q2 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100V was unveiled 12 months later than the Q2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up vs the Q2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica Q2

 Fujifilm X100V Q2 
ReleasedFebruary 2020March 2019Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Fujifilm X100V

 Q2 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q2

 Fujifilm X100V Q2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V has exterior measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Leica Q2 has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100V compared to the Q2.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and Q2 is 79 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and Q2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100V having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Leica Q2 will show extra detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography advice
Leica Q2 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
88
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
great resolution (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Leica Q2
74
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (478g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than competitors (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography information
Leica Q2 Sports photography information
74
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (420 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
78
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery (370 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography highlights
Leica Q2 Travel photography highlights
76
good battery life (420 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (478 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
great battery (370 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great resolution (47MP)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors (718g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (420 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
80
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging factors
Leica Q2 Vlogging factors
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (478 grams)
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (718 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q2
 Fujifilm X100VLeica Q2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100V Leica Q2
Also called as - Type No. 4889
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-04 2019-03-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 50
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/1.7
Macro focus distance - 17cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478g (1.05 lbs) 718g (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,399 $4,985