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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
60
Imaging
80
Features
66
Overall
74
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II 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
  • Introduced October 2020
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Older Model is Sony ZV-1
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and ZV-1 II (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZV-1 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Q2 Monochrom scores versus the ZV-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Sony ZV-1 II

 Q2 Monochrom ZV-1 II 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 ZV-1 II Q2 Monochrom 
ReleasedMay 2023October 2020Fresher by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony ZV-1 II

 Q2 Monochrom ZV-1 II 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 II has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Sony ZV-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q2 Monochrom and the ZV-1 II.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and ZV-1 II is 60 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and ZV-1 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q2 Monochrom with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will result in greater detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Q2 Monochrom will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography info
88
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Street photography with Sony ZV-1 II
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (100,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competitors (734g)
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1 II
80
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no phase detect AF
66
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography information
66
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
great max aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (734g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than others in class (292g)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1 II
77
focusing manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no Timelapse function
66
has manual focus
fairly wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging details
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (734 grams)
82
fairly wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony ZV-1 II
 Leica Q2 MonochromSony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-11 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 100000 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 17cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs 1/100 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734 gr (1.62 lbs) 292 gr (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $5,995 $899