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120N vs Q2
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the Q2 is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Q2 — Street, Travel, Documentary: The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
Q2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | Q2Leica · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29Best | £3,750 |
| Sensor | — | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | — | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | — | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps |
| Battery Life | — | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 718g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
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
120N
Q2
Fun & simple
7.2/10
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Portrait
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3.9/10
Street
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6.5/10
Travel
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5.3/10
Wedding & Events
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4.9/10
Filmmaking
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4.3/10
Documentary
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4.7/10
Landscape
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6.4/10
Casual
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3.6/10
Food
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5.1/10
Macro
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3.6/10
Architecture
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6.1/10
Astrophotography
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5.4/10
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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