Leica Q2 vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to look much closer at the Leica Q2 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 was revealed 5 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Q2 scores vs the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q2 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica Q2 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q2 versus Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Q2 and the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and NX2000 is 61 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and NX2000.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 will result in greater detail because of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Q2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.