Leica Q2vs A7 III
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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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a7 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | A7 III |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — |
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