Leica Q2vs A7S II
VS
Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market 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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | A7S II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 584g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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