Leica Q2vs A1 II
VS
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
View A1 II
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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Quick take: The a1 ii has the highest resolution at 50mp; the leica q2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — |
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