Leica Q2 vs Nikon D850
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Leica Q2 vs Nikon D850 Key Specs
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- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Announced August 2017
- Older Model is Nikon D810

Leica Q2 vs Nikon D850 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Leica Q2 and Nikon D850, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the Q2 (47MP) and the D850 (46MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

The Q2 was unveiled 19 months later than the D850 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Q2 matches up against the D850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica Q2 vs Nikon D850 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 and Nikon D850. The full galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery and Nikon D850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Nikon D850
Q2 | D850 | |||
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Announced | March 2019 | ![]() | August 2017 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Leica Q2
D850 | Q2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1319k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q2 and Nikon D850
Q2 | D850 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica Q2 vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 features external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has sizing of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).
Examine the Leica Q2 and Nikon D850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Q2 versus the D850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and D850 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 and D850.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica Q2 to resolve more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Q2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Leica Q2 vs Nikon D850 Specifications
Leica Q2 | Nikon D850 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica Q2 | Nikon D850 |
Otherwise known as | Type No. 4889 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2019-03-07 | 2017-08-24 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 46 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 8256 x 5504 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 153 |
Cross focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 17cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.75x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | 1/250 secs |
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 718 gr (1.58 pounds) | 1015 gr (2.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | 100 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 26.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 14.8 |
DXO Low light score | 2491 | 2660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 1840 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch price | $4,985 | $2,997 |