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Leica Q2 vs Nikon A

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
Leica Q2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica Q2 vs Nikon A Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced March 2019
  • Alternate Name is Type No. 4889
  • Old Model is Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Leica Q2 vs Nikon A Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica Q2 vs Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and A (16MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and A (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 was launched 5 years later than the A and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Q2 matches up versus the A with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Nikon A

 Q2 A 
AnnouncedMarch 2019June 2013More recent by 70 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Leica Q2

 A Q2 

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Nikon A

 Q2 A 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica Q2 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. 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) and the Nikon A has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Q2 vs the A.

Leica Q2 vs Nikon A size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and A is 61 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 and A.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica Q2 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Q2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica Q2 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q2
Portrait photography with Nikon A
88
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
amazing resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (718 grams)
71
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Sports photography factors
Nikon A Sports photography factors
78
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
amazing resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography advice
Nikon A Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (370 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition (718 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
54
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A Vlogging highlights
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (718g)
31
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Leica Q2 vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Nikon A
 Leica Q2Nikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica Q2 Nikon Coolpix A
Also called as Type No. 4889 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-03-07 2013-06-06
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 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 f/2.8
Macro focus range 17cm 10cm
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 718 gr (1.58 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 80
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.8
DXO Low light score 2491 1164
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 230 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $4,985 $778