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X100VI vs Q
Quick take: The X100VI has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X100VI is the most affordable; only the X100VI is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X100VI — Street, Travel & Everyday: The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Q — Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography: 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
X100VI (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want the most refined fixed-lens APS-C compact
- Travel photographers who want one pocketable camera for everything
- X100V owners finally upgrading to IBIS and 40MP
- Anyone on the waiting list — the most sought-after compact camera of its generation
Q (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X100VIFujifilm · 2024 | QLeica · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,749 | £1,266 usedBest |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA)Best | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 471g (body only)Best | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X100VI
Q
Portrait
6.2/10
3.2/10
Street
7.9/10
6.2/10
Travel
6.7/10
4.5/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
3.7/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
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Documentary
7.4/10
2.9/10
Landscape
5.6/10
4.7/10
Casual
5.6/10
3.2/10
Food
6.7/10
3.8/10
Macro
5.8/10
2.3/10
Architecture
5.3/10
4.7/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
5.5/10
Fun & simple
6.0/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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