Leica Q2 vs Sony A7 IV
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Leica Q2 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 33MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed October 2021
- Succeeded the Sony A7 III
Leica Q2 vs Sony A7 IV Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Leica Q2 vs Sony A7 IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Full frame).
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The Q2 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A7 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Q2 matches up versus the A7 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica Q2 vs Sony A7 IV Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sony A7 IV
Q2 | A7 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Leica Q2
A7 IV | Q2 | |||
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Revealed | October 2021 | March 2019 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Clearer display (+400k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sony A7 IV
Q2 | A7 IV | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Leica Q2 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 features outer 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 Sony A7 IV has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Check out the Leica Q2 vs Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Q2 compared to the A7 IV.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and A7 IV is 61 and 61 respectively.
Leica Q2 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and A7 IV.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica Q2 to produce more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Q2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica Q2 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications
Leica Q2 | Sony Alpha A7 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica Q2 | Sony Alpha A7 IV |
Also called | Type No. 4889 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-03-07 | 2021-10-21 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 33MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 7008 x 4672 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 17cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 172 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p | 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB PD supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 718g (1.58 lbs) | 699g (1.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2491 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 600 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $4,985 | $2,500 |