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Q2 vs SL2
Quick take: The Q2 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 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.
SL2 — Commercial, Landscape, Video: Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
SL2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Q2Leica · 2019 | SL2Leica · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,987 | £1,990 usedBest |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 718g (with battery and card)Best | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
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
Q2
SL2
Portrait
3.9/10
6.5/10
Street
6.5/10
4.6/10
Travel
5.3/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
4.3/10
6.6/10
Documentary
4.7/10
6.2/10
Landscape
6.4/10
7.0/10
Casual
3.6/10
3.8/10
Food
5.1/10
5.8/10
Macro
3.6/10
5.3/10
Architecture
6.1/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.6/10
Sports & Action
—
5.4/10
Wildlife
—
5.8/10
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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