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Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced March 2019
  • Alternate Name is Type No. 4889
  • Previous Model is Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2022
Photography Glossary

Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and ZV-1F (1") offer different sensor size.

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The Q2 was unveiled 4 years before the ZV-1F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Q2 grades versus the ZV-1F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Sony ZV-1F

 Q2 ZV-1F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Leica Q2

 ZV-1F Q2 
LaunchedOctober 2022March 2019Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Sony ZV-1F

 Q2 ZV-1F 
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q2 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Q2 versus the ZV-1F.

Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and ZV-1F is 61 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 and ZV-1F.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 will offer more detail having an extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Q2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
58
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (718 grams)
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (1")
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (256 grams)
no image stabilization
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1F
78
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
can't change focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography advice
70
great battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
great resolution (47MP)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition (718g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
87
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than others (256g)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
good max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
great resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
56
good max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging details
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (718 grams)
82
good max aperture (f2)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than others (256 grams)
no image stabilization
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Leica Q2 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Sony ZV-1F
 Leica Q2Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1F
Also referred to as Type No. 4889 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-03-07 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/2
Macro focus range 17cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 718g (1.58 pounds) 256g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $4,985 $499