Leica Q2vs BF
Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
Who should buy what
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the bf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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