Leica Q2vs A6400
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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