Leica Q2 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom
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Leica Q2 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Key Specs
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- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 100000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed October 2020
Leica Q2 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica Q2 versus Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Leica. The image resolution of the Q2 (47MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q2 was manufactured 19 months before the Q2 Monochrom which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Q2 matches up versus the Q2 Monochrom when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica Q2 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q2 & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom
Q2 | Q2 Monochrom |
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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Leica Q2
Q2 Monochrom | Q2 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | March 2019 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Leica Q2 and Leica Q2 Monochrom
Q2 | Q2 Monochrom | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica Q2 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Leica Q2 Monochrom has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).
Compare the Leica Q2 versus Leica Q2 Monochrom in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Q2 versus the Q2 Monochrom.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and Q2 Monochrom is 61 and 60 respectively.
Leica Q2 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and Q2 Monochrom.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Q2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica Q2 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Specifications
Leica Q2 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica Q2 | Leica Q2 Monochrom |
Also called | Type No. 4889 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-03-07 | 2020-10-11 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 47 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 8368 x 5584 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 100000 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 17cm | 17cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000s | 1/40000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 718g (1.58 pounds) | 734g (1.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2491 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | BP-SCL4 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $4,985 | $5,995 |