Canon EOS R50 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      BrandCanonLeica
      ModelEOS R50Q2 Monochrom
      MSRP$679 body only ($799 with 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS)$5995
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels25.5 Megapixel50.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel47.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 100,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      ProcessorDIGIC XMaestro II
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40008368 x 5584
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing+/- 3 levels
      Focus Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points65149
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Lens MountCanon RF
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Focal Length28 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm
      Optical Zoom1x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance17 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot3,686k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec1/40000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 10 fps at 47.3 MP
      Flash Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Flash Range6m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock(1) Automatic AE lock
      In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus
      (2) Manual AE lock: By using the AE Lock button in P, Tv, Av, and M mode
      Toggling: Press again to cancel and once more to refresh
      Enabled in all metering modes
      Video Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MPEG-4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      H.264/MP4
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21604096 x 2160
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control
      Environmental Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")130 x 80 x 92 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.3 x 5.5"9.4 x 9.3 x 6.5"
      Package Weight1.69 lb4.735 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Battery PackLP-E17BP-SCL4
      Battery Life370 shots350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS R50 Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountCanon Multi-function accessory shoe
      Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories
      1x Hot Shoe


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