Upgrade Guide
Leica Q2→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 Q2. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the SOFORT 2
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Generation4 years newer (2023 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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 | Q2 | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q2 | SOFORT 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £360 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Digital 1/5" CMOS (4.9MP) + instant mini printer | |
| Resolution | 47MP | — | |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | — | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | — | |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | ↓ |
| Weight | 718g (with battery and card) | 320g (without film) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | 3" LCD | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | — | |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Fixed lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | — |
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