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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched October 2020
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Samsung SH100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and SH100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 Monochrom was announced 9 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q2 Monochrom grades vs the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Samsung SH100

 Q2 Monochrom SH100 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2011More recent by 119 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 SH100 Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung SH100

 Q2 Monochrom SH100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom offers outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Q2 Monochrom vs the SH100.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and SH100 is 60 and 99 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and SH100.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q2 Monochrom using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer extra detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography info
Samsung SH100 Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (100,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition in class (734g)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography information
Samsung SH100 Sports photography information
80
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (734 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography details
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (100,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (734g)
33
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung SH100
 Leica Q2 MonochromSamsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Samsung SH100
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2020-10-11 2011-01-04
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 100000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Max aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focus distance 17cm -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734 grams (1.62 lbs) -
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $5,995 $200