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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F 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-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2022
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and ZV-1F (1") posses different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was revealed 24 months prior to the ZV-1F making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q2 Monochrom scores vs the ZV-1F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Q2 Monochrom ZV-1F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

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

 ZV-1F Q2 Monochrom 
LaunchedOctober 2022October 2020Newer by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Q2 Monochrom ZV-1F 
Display size3"3.00"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q2 Monochrom vs the ZV-1F.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and ZV-1F is 60 and 89 respectively.

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

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 Monochrom and ZV-1F.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will resolve greater detail because of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Q2 Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1F
88
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
MP count high (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
58
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (100,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors in class (734 grams)
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (1")
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography info
80
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (16.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography highlights
66
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count high (47MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
display is not selfie friendly
87
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (256 grams)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
very good maximum aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
very good maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Vlogging camera
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (734 grams)
82
very good maximum aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
lighter than competitors (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony ZV-1F
 Leica Q2 MonochromSony ZV-1F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-11 2022-10-13
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 47 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 100000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/2
Macro focus range 17cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 16.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734g (1.62 pounds) 256g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
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 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $5,995 $499