Leica Q2vs A5100
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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a5100 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £200 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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