Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X2

Following is a extensive comparison of the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and X2 (16MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and X2 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 Monochrom was revealed 8 years after the X2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Q2 Monochrom grades vs the X2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Leica X2. The full galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Leica X2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Leica X2 has measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the X2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and X2 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and X2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will deliver greater detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.