X-T30 IIvs Leica Q2
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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-T30 II (2021)
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
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-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 718g |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 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" touchscreen, tilting | 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, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
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