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Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
Leica Q2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Revealed March 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Previous Model is Leica Q
  • Successor is Leica Q3
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Q2 was unveiled 3 years after the A7S II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Q2 grades vs the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sony A7S II

 Q2 A7S II 
RevealedMarch 2019October 2015Newer by 42 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Leica Q2

 A7S II Q2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sony A7S II

 Q2 A7S II 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 has exterior 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 Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Q2 compared to the A7S II.

Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and A7S II is 61 and 68 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and A7S II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Leica Q2 to offer you more detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Q2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S II Portrait photography features
88
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
69
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography details
Sony A7S II Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition in class (718 grams)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Sports photography details
Sony A7S II Sports photography details
78
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of phase detect autofocus
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography information
Sony A7S II Travel photography information
70
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent resolution (47MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (718 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S II Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
excellent resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (718 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Leica Q2 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sony A7S II
 Leica Q2Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica Q2 Sony Alpha A7S II
Also called as Type No. 4889 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-03-07 2015-10-12
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 50000 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 169
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focus range 17cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 718g (1.58 pounds) 627g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 85
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.3
DXO Low light score 2491 2993
Other
Battery life 370 images 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $4,985 $2,767