X100Svs Leica Q2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
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 x100s is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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