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Q2 vs Cyber-shot RX10 V
Quick take: The Q2 has the highest resolution at 47MP; the Cyber-shot RX10 V is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Q2 — Street, Travel, Documentary: The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
Q2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Q2Leica · 2019 | Cyber-shot RX10 VSony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £2,199Best |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking)Best |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 630 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 718g (with battery and card) | 1,111g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | Tilting screen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C, micro-HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Q2
Cyber-shot RX10 V
Portrait
3.9/10
6.5/10
Street
6.5/10
4.7/10
Travel
5.4/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
4.3/10
6.1/10
Documentary
4.7/10
7.3/10
Landscape
6.4/10
4.8/10
Casual
3.6/10
3.6/10
Food
5.1/10
5.1/10
Macro
3.6/10
3.6/10
Architecture
6.1/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
—
8.5/10
Wildlife
—
8.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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