Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100V was manufactured 8 months earlier than the Q2 Monochrom which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V scores against the Q2 Monochrom for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100V & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the Q2 Monochrom.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and Q2 Monochrom is 79 and 60 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and Q2 Monochrom.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer you greater detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.