X100Vvs Q
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x100v is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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