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Leica M6 vs Q
Quick take: The Q is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·11 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.
Leica
Q 2015
Best for Street, travel & fine art photography
£1999
list price · used from £1004 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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
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 | Leica M6Leica | QLeica · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £1,999Best |
| Sensor | 35mm film (no digital sensor) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | None (film camera) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus, coupled rangefinder (0.72x) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | Manual film advance | 10fps |
| Battery Life | Single 3V battery (light meter only — mechanical shutter needs no power) | ~270 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 585gBest | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72x magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | None (film camera) | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | None (35mm film) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | No wireless connectivity | 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
Leica M6
Q
Portrait
—
3.2/10
Street
—
6.2/10
Travel
—
4.6/10
Wedding & Events
—
3.7/10
Documentary
—
2.9/10
Landscape
—
4.7/10
Casual
—
3.1/10
Food
—
3.8/10
Macro
—
2.3/10
Architecture
—
4.7/10
Astrophotography
—
5.5/10
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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