Leica Q2 vs Leica X1
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![Leica Q2 front Leica Q2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-Q2/Leica-Q2-front.jpg)
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52 Features
33 Overall
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Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- 35mm (F2.8) lens
- 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Refreshed by Leica X2
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Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Leica Q2 vs Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and X1 (12MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and X1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
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The Q2 was announced 9 years after the X1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Q2 matches up versus the X1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 and Leica X1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Gallery and Leica X1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Leica X1
Q2 | X1 | |||
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Revealed | March 2019 | ![]() | December 2009 | More modern by 113 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Leica Q2
X1 | Q2 |
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Common features in the Leica Q2 and Leica X1
Q2 | X1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica Q2 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Leica X1 has specifications of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Q2 and the X1.
![Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 size comparison Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-Q2-vs-Leica-X1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and X1 is 61 and 89 respectively.
![Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-Q2-vs-Leica-X1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and X1.
All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q2 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-Q2-vs-Leica-X1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-Q2-vs-Leica-X1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica Q2 vs Leica X1 Specifications
Leica Q2 | Leica X1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica Q2 | Leica X1 |
Also Known as | Type No. 4889 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-03-07 | 2009-12-18 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4272 x 2856 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 17cm | 30cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 718 gr (1.58 pounds) | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $4,985 | $1,495 |