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Leica Q2 vs Leica X2

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
Leica Q2 front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 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
  • Announced March 2019
  • Other Name is Type No. 4889
  • Succeeded the Leica Q
  • Replacement is Leica Q3
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Leica X1
  • New Model is Leica X Vario
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Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica Q2 versus Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Leica. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and X2 (16MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and X2 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Q2 was released 6 years later than the X2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Q2 scores vs the X2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Leica X2

 Q2 X2 
ReleasedMarch 2019May 2012More recent by 84 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Leica Q2

 X2 Q2 

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Leica X2

 Q2 X2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 features outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Leica X2 has measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and X2 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and X2.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica Q2 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Q2 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography factors
Leica X2 Portrait photography factors
88
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (718 grams)
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2
Sports photography with Leica X2
78
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery life (370 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
fixed focal length (36mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2
Travel photography with Leica X2
70
great battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition in class (718g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
better than average battery (450 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
53
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Vlogging info
Leica X2 Vlogging info
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (718g)
9
lack of video recording
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Leica Q2 vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Leica X2
 Leica Q2Leica X2
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model type Leica Q2 Leica X2
Alternate name Type No. 4889 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-03-07 2012-05-10
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 47MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 50000 12500
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 36mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 17cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 718g (1.58 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
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 images 450 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $4,985 $994