Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung TL220

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Samsung TL220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and TL220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 Monochrom was released 11 years after the TL220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up against the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Q2 Monochrom versus the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and TL220 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and TL220.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Q2 Monochrom will have an advantage in sensor innovation.