Leica Q2 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Leica Q2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica Q2 vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Q2 was released 5 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Q2 matches up against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sony NEX-5T
| Q2 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2019 |  | August 2013 | More modern by 68 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Leica Q2
| NEX-5T | Q2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sony NEX-5T
| Q2 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica Q2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica Q2 features outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Q2 and the NEX-5T.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and NEX-5T is 61 and 89 respectively.
Leica Q2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 and NEX-5T.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Q2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica Q2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Leica Q2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica Q2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Also referred to as | Type No. 4889 | - |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-03-07 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/1.7 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 17cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 718g (1.58 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 96 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2491 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $4,985 | $400 |
