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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
Portability
60
Imaging
80
Features
66
Overall
74

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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
  • Announced October 2020
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was manufactured 3 years before the Q2 Monochrom which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades vs the Q2 Monochrom with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm XF10 Q2 Monochrom 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Fujifilm XF10

 Q2 Monochrom Fujifilm XF10 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2018More modern by 27 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Fujifilm XF10 Q2 Monochrom 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF10 has physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 vs the Q2 Monochrom.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and Q2 Monochrom is 88 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF10 and Q2 Monochrom.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will result in extra detail due to its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Portrait photography highlights
Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
88
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Street photography factors
Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography factors
76
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (279 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (100,000)
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Sports photography highlights
Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography highlights
65
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
80
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography highlights
Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competition in class (279 grams)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
great max aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography advice
Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography advice
64
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
77
has manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (100,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (279 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q2 Monochrom
 Fujifilm XF10Leica Q2 Monochrom
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm XF10 Leica Q2 Monochrom
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-07-19 2020-10-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 12800 100000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/1.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 279g (0.62 pounds) 734g (1.62 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $5,995