GFX 100Svs Leica Q2
Fujifilm
GFX 100S (2021)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Commercial, portrait & landscape photographers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Portrait & Landscape Photographers — GFX 100S (2021): 102MP medium-format with IBIS and phase-detect AF at a price that made serious large-format imaging available to a new generation of photographers.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
GFX 100S (2021)
- Portrait and commercial photographers who need extraordinary resolution and rendering
- Landscape photographers who want the finest large-format detail in a manageable body
- GFX 50S II users who want to double their resolution with improved AF
- Studio photographers moving up from full-frame who want medium-format colour science
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The gfx 100s has the highest resolution at 102mp; the leica q2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100S (2021) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6 stops | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g (with battery and card) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100S | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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