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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
Portability
60
Imaging
80
Features
66
Overall
74

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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 X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X70 versus Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X70 was revealed 5 years before the Q2 Monochrom which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X70 grades vs the Q2 Monochrom in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm X70 Q2 Monochrom 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Fujifilm X70

 Q2 Monochrom Fujifilm X70 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2016Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm X70 Q2 Monochrom 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 features physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica Q2 Monochrom has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X70 versus Leica Q2 Monochrom in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the Q2 Monochrom.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and Q2 Monochrom is 86 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X70 and Q2 Monochrom.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will give more detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography advice
Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography advice
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (100,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (734g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
80
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Travel photography camera
78
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
great battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (734 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography highlights
Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography highlights
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (100,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X70
Vlogging with Leica Q2 Monochrom
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (734g)
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 Monochrom
 Fujifilm X70Leica Q2 Monochrom
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X70 Leica Q2 Monochrom
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2020-10-11
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 6400 100000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/1.7
Macro focus distance - 17cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lbs) 734 gr (1.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $5,995