Leica Q2vs A6100

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Leica Q2 Leica Leica Q2 (2019) Starting from £3750 new Best for Street, travel, documentary View Leica Q2
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Sony A6100 Sony A6100 (2019) Starting from £549 new Best for Beginner, family, travel View A6100

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.

Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A6100 (2019)

  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
  • Families stepping up from a smartphone

Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a6100 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica Q2 (2019)A6100 (2019)
Price £3,750 £549
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mm APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 24.2MP
Video 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps 4K 30fps
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with manual override 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking
Stabilisation Optical IS None
Burst Rate 10fps 11fps
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA) 420 shots (CIPA)
Weight 718g 396g (body only)
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot
Mount Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH Sony E-Mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II SD UHS-I / Memory Stick
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI
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