Leica Q2vs A9
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A9 (2017)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action photography
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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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.
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
A9 (2017)
- Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
- Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
- Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
- Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | A9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 673g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | A9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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