X-S10vs Leica Q2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Dslr Switchers, Travel & Vlogging — X-S10 (2020): The X-S10 brought IBIS and a fully articulating screen to Fujifilm's mid-range — a compelling DSLR replacement at a price that made Fujifilm accessible to a new audience.
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-S10 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to mirrorless who want familiar controls and a deep grip
- Vloggers who want Fujifilm film simulations with a fully articulating screen
- X-T30 or X-E4 owners who want IBIS and a more comfortable grip
- Budget-conscious buyers who want X-T4 image quality at a lower 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-s10 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" 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-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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