X100Vvs Leica Q2
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, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
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 x100v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 718g |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | 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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