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Q2 vs SOFORT 2

Quick take: The SOFORT 2 is the most affordable; only the Q2 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·12 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 Q2Leica · 2019SOFORT 2Leica · 2023
Price £3,750£349Best
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mmDigital 1/5" CMOS (4.9MP) + instant mini printer
Resolution 47.3MP—
Video 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps—
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with manual overrideSingle AF, 10 cm to infinity
Stabilisation Optical IS—
Burst Rate 10fps—
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA)BestBuilt-in rechargeable (about 100 prints)
Weight 718g (with battery and card)320g (without film)Best
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm123 × 86 × 44mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot3" LCD
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot—
Mount Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPHFixed lens
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
Q2
SOFORT 2
Portrait
3.9/10
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Street
6.5/10
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Travel
5.4/10
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Wedding & Events
4.9/10
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Filmmaking
4.3/10
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Documentary
4.7/10
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Landscape
6.4/10
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Casual
3.6/10
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Food
5.1/10
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Macro
3.6/10
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Architecture
6.1/10
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Astrophotography
5.4/10
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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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