Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Sony ZV-1F

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Sony ZV-1F. The full galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Sony ZV-1F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.