GFX 50Rvs Leica Q2
Fujifilm
GFX 50R (2018)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Portrait, street & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Street & Documentary Photography — GFX 50R (2018): The most portable GFX camera of its era — 51MP in a rangefinder-style body for photographers who want medium-format quality with a more discreet form.
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 50R (2018)
- Photographers who want medium-format quality in the slimmest GFX body available
- Street and documentary photographers drawn to the rangefinder-style handling
- GFX 50S users who want a smaller body for travel and walk-around use
- Studio and portrait photographers who want 51MP at the lowest GFX entry price
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 50r has the highest resolution at 51mp; the gfx 50r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50R (2018) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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