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Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
61 Imaging
79 Features
70 Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched March 2019
  • Alternative Name is Type No. 4889
  • Older Model is Leica Q
  • Renewed by Leica Q3
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released December 2020
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Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Leica Q2 versus Leica SL2-S, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and SL2-S (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Q2 was announced 21 months earlier than the SL2-S making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q2 scores against the SL2-S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica Q2

		

		

			
 SL2-S Q2 
ReleasedDecember 2020March 2019Newer by 21 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica Q2 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Q2 SL2-S 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2-S has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Q2 vs the SL2-S.
Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and SL2-S is 61 and 55 respectively.
Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and SL2-S.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica Q2 to result in more detail with its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Q2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica Q2 Portrait photography features
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography features
87
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
 sensor resolution is great (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
85
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica Q2 Street photography info
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 fixed screen
 heavier than competitors (718g)
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 more heavy than others in class (931g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica Q2 Sports photography advice
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
78
 silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 weather proof
 great battery power (370 CIPA)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (510 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica Q2 Travel photography factors
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
70
 great battery power (370 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 sensor resolution is great (47MP)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 heavier than competitors (718g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
 great battery pack (510 CIPA)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than others in class (931 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica Q2 Landscape photography features
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography features
80
 manual focus
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery power (370 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
85
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery pack (510 shots)
 has dual storage slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Leica Q2 Vlogging info
Leica SL2-S Vlogging info
32
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
 heavier than competitors (718g)
32
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (931 grams)
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Leica Q2 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Leica SL2-S
 Leica Q2Leica SL2-S
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model type Leica Q2 Leica SL2-S
Also Known as Type No. 4889 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-03-07 2020-12-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 8368 x 5584 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 50000
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focusing distance 17cm -
Available lenses - 36
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1800s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/500s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 718g (1.58 lbs) 931g (2.05 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 510 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $4,985 $4,895