Leica Q vs Leica X-U
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Leica Q vs Leica X-U Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Yes Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Released June 2015
- Alternate Name is Typ 116
- Refreshed by Leica Q2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
- 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
- Released January 2016
- Alternate Name is Typ 113
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Following is a extended review of the Leica Q and Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Leica. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q (24MP) and X-U (16MP) and the Q (Full frame) and X-U (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Q was released 7 months before the X-U and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q matches up vs the X-U in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Leica X-U
| Q | X-U | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Leica Q
| X-U | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | June 2015 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Leica Q and Leica X-U
| Q | X-U | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica Q vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica Q enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") having a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Q vs the X-U.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and X-U is 63 and 64 respectively.
Leica Q vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and X-U.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Q is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica Q vs Leica X-U Specifications
| Leica Q | Leica X-U | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Leica |
| Model type | Leica Q | Leica X-U |
| Also called | Typ 116 | Typ 113 |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2015-06-10 | 2016-01-20 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Maestro II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 50000 | 12500 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7-16.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 17cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 640 grams (1.41 pounds) | 635 grams (1.40 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 85 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 2221 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 450 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC12 | BP-DC8 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $4,300 | $3,495 |