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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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
  • Revealed March 2019
  • Alternate Name is Type No. 4889
  • Replaced the Leica Q
  • Newer Model is Leica Q3
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and Q2 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was introduced 7 months before the Q2 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades against the Q2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Leica Q2

 Fujifilm XF10 Q2 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Fujifilm XF10

 Q2 Fujifilm XF10 
RevealedMarch 2019July 2018Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q2

 Fujifilm XF10 Q2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF10 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Leica Q2 has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 versus the Q2.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and Q2 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF10 and Q2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF10 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica Q2 will provide more detail using its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
88
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count great (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Street photography information
Leica Q2 Street photography information
76
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (279 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors (718g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
78
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count great (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (370 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography features
Leica Q2 Travel photography features
77
lighter than competitors (279 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery power (370 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count great (47 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors (718g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography advice
Leica Q2 Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Vlogging advice
Leica Q2 Vlogging advice
37
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competitors (279g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (718g)
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q2
 Fujifilm XF10Leica Q2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm XF10 Leica Q2
Also referred to as - Type No. 4889
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-07-19 2019-03-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 17cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 279 grams (0.62 lb) 718 grams (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 330 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $4,985