Leica Q2vs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a7 v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
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