X-Pro1vs Leica Q2
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
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-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low 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 leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 718g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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