• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 47.3 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Leica Q2 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

  • Less expensive
    $5198 vs $5999
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/500 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/40000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Leica Q2

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 460 vs 370 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    4 years vs 6 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    2360k vs 1040k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.86x vs 0.76x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    102.0 vs 47.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 120 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 50000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Leica Q

Leica Q2
Leica Q
  • $5447
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $3695
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Leica Q
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $3695
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Sony RX1R II

Leica Q2
Sony RX1R II
  • $5447
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony RX1R II
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Zeiss ZX1

Leica Q2
Zeiss ZX1
  • $5447
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $6000
  • 35mm
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Zeiss ZX1
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $6000
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Leica Q2
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $5447
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Leica Q2
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $5447
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $3999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
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