Upgrade Guide
Leica SL2→Leica Q2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Q2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the SL2. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (47MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not 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 | SL2 | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.6 | ||
| Street | +1.9 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.3 | ||
| Documentary | -1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -0.6 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | -0.7 | ||
| Macro | -1.7 | ||
| Architecture | -1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | SL2 | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,990 used | £4,987 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 47MP | |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | Optical IS | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 718g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
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