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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
Portability
60
Imaging
80
Features
66
Overall
74

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100F
Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched October 2020
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm X100V Q2 Monochrom 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Fujifilm X100V

 Q2 Monochrom Fujifilm X100V 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2020More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm X100V Q2 Monochrom 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom size comparison

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

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography highlights
Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
88
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography info
Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (478g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (100,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography details
Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography details
74
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (420 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
80
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
amazing resolution (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography factors
Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography factors
76
great battery (420 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count high (26MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (478g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
better than average battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
amazing resolution (47MP)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography factors
Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography factors
73
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
amazing resolution (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Leica Q2 Monochrom
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (478g)
32
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (734 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q2 Monochrom
 Fujifilm X100VLeica Q2 Monochrom
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100V Leica Q2 Monochrom
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2020-10-11
Body design 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 surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 100000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/1.7
Macro focus distance - 17cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lb) 734 grams (1.62 lb)
Physical 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 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 420 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,399 $5,995