Fujifilm X100VI vs Leica Q2

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100VI and the Leica Q2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm X100VI was introduced in February 2024 and Leica Q2 was introduced in March 2019. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100VI over Leica Q2.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica Q2 over Fujifilm X100VI.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm X100VI and Leica Q2 have 3.0" screens with 1,620k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Fujifilm X100VI has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Leica Q2 has a Fixed screen Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution and Leica Q2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 3,686k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

Fujifilm X100VI features a 40.2 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 64 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Leica Q2 features a 47.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 100,000.

Fujifilm X100VI is equipped with X-Processor 5 processor and can take pictures up to 7728 x 5152 resolution. Leica Q2 is equipped with Maestro II processor and can take pictures up to 8368 x 5584 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 28mm: 6000 x 4000, 4272 x 2848 | 35mm: 6704 x 4472, 4800 x 3200, 3424 x 2288 | 50mm: 4688 x 3128, 3360 x 2240, 2400 x 1600 | 75mm: 3136 x 2096, 2240 x 1496, 1600 x 1072 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

No Low-Pass Filter

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on either of the cameras. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Fujifilm X100VI and Leica Q2 have built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Inputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer and battery charging.

Battery

Fujifilm X100VI comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 450 shots and Leica Q2 comes with BP-SCL4 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm X100VI has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot. Leica Q2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/180000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100VI, and up to 1/40000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Leica Q2. Fujifilm X100VI can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Leica Q2 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps.

Flash

Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Leica Q2 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100VI and 1/500 sec on Leica Q2.

Fujifilm X100VI body has dimensions of 128 x 75 x 55 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.17") and Leica Q2 body has dimensions of 130 x 80 x 92 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.62"). Fujifilm X100VI weighs 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz) and Leica Q2 weighs 734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz).

Fujifilm X100VI

Leica Q2

128 mm

75 mm

130 mm

80 mm

75 mm

80 mm

55 mm

92 mm