Upgrade Guide
Leica Q→Leica SOFORT 2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Q. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the SOFORT 2
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Generation8 years newer (2023 vs 2015)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Q | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £360 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Digital 1/5" CMOS (4.9MP) + instant mini printer | |
| Resolution | 24MP | — | |
| Video | 1080p/60p | — | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | — | |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | ↓ |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 320g (without film) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | 3" LCD | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | — | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | — |
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