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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Announced October 2020
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was revealed 7 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Q2 Monochrom grades vs the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sony NEX-5T

 Q2 Monochrom NEX-5T 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2013More recent by 87 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 NEX-5T Q2 Monochrom 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony NEX-5T

 Q2 Monochrom NEX-5T 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom comes with physical dimensions 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 Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Q2 Monochrom versus the NEX-5T.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and NEX-5T is 60 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 Monochrom and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q2 Monochrom having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will render extra detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Q2 Monochrom should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography advice
88
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
fantastic MP (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (100,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than average in class (734g)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
80
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic MP (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
66
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
fantastic MP (47MP)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (734g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
77
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
77
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (734 grams)
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony NEX-5T
 Leica Q2 MonochromSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-11 2013-08-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 100000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focusing distance 17cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734g (1.62 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $5,995 $400