Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
Leica Q2 (2019)
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 718g |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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