Leica Q2 vs. Sony ZV-1M2

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Leica Q2 and Sony ZV-1M2. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica Q2 vs. Sony ZV-1M2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - compact Digital camera - 4K - compact
Lens Included Leica ZEISS
Height 8 cm 6 cm
Width 13 cm 10.55 cm
Depth 9.19 cm 4.67 cm
Weight 652 g 266 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 652 g
Camera with battery: 734 g
Camera only: 266 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 292 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy SORPLAS
Enclosure Colour Anodized black Black
Protection Weatherproof, dust-resistant, rainproof, IP52 -
Digital Zoom 2.7x 2x
Optical Zoom - 2.55
SENSOR Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Sensor Resolution 47.3 Megapixel 20.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type - Exmor RS CMOS
Total Pixels 50,400,000 pixels 21,000,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 47,300,000 pixels 20,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) 1.0"
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 24 fps 29.97 fps
Image Stabiliser Optical Electronic (with Active Mode)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes Yes
Sensors Digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Image Processor Maestro II -
LENS Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Type Leica wide-angle lens 28 f/1.7 Summilux ASPH. ZEISS zoom lens - 2.55x zoom - 6.9 - 17.6 mm - f/1.8-4.0 Vario-Sonnar T*
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 18 - 50mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 30 cm 5 cm
Macro Focus Range 17cm -
Lens Construction 11 groups / 9 elements -
Filter Size 49 mm -
Features Aspherical lens, aperture setting in 1/3 steps T* coating
FOCUSING Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 225 315
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF Subject-tracking AF, Touch AF, Animal-tracking AF
Face Detection Face Detection AF/AE Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE
VIEWFINDER Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED -
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour -
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3) -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.76x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +3 -
Image Aspect Ratio 4:3 -
Features Auto eye sensor -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
ISO (Max) 50000 12800
Native ISO - 125-12800
Extended ISO (Min) - 80
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO 12500, ISO 25000, ISO auto (200-50000), ISO 50000 ISO 80, ISO auto (125-12800)
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot -
Exposure Metering Zones - 120
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority -
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, night portrait, fireworks, panorama assist, sports mode, sunset, candle, beach, snow, miniature effect, digiscoping -
Special Effects Vivid, natural, monochrome, High contrast monochrome, Standard Soft Skin, Creative Look presets
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets -
White Balance Presets Cloudy, daylight, halogen, shade, electronic flash, 2000K - 11500K 2500K - 9900K
Shutter Type Mechanical, electronic Electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/40000 sec 1/32000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 1 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3, 5 steps in 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps -
X-sync Speed 1/500 sec 1/100 sec
Exposure Range - EV 0-24 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,040,000 pixels 921,600 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding (176°) / rotating (270°)
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Digital Video Format H.264 MJPEG, H.264, XAVC S, MPEG-4 AVC
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format AAC Linear PCM
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control 3-mic system
MEMORY Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Memory Card Slot SD card Memory Stick Duo card, SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage DNG (RAW) 8368 x 5584
JPEG 8368 x 5584
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4271 x 2848
JPEG 6704 x 4472
JPEG 4800 x 3200
JPEG 3424 x 2288
JPEG 4688 x 3128
JPEG 3360 x 2240
JPEG 2400 x 1600
JPEG 3136 x 2096
JPEG 2240 x 1496
JPEG 1600 x 1072
5472 x 3648
3888 x 2592
2736 x 1824
Video Capture H.264 - 4096 x 2160 p - 24 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 120 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 119.88 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Battery Type Leica BP-SCL4 Lithium Ion Sony NP-BX1
Details Leica BP-SCL4 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 370 shots (EVF off) Photo shooting - 260 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Video recording - 45 minutes
CONNECTIONS Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, wireless video upload to cloud server, wireless image upload to cloud server Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Tripod Mount Connection Point 1/4" socket -
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type - USB 2.0 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 10 sec, 3sec, 5 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second 24 frames per second
Additional Features Built-in speaker, sharpness control, histogram display, saturation control, shadow point display, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, contrast control, HDR image enhancement technology, Time-Lapse recording, Dual Axis Electronic Level, silent shooting, firmware upgradable Built-in speaker, built-in microphone, Touch Shutter technology, Clear Image Zoom, slow motion recording, ND Filter, Touch AE function, Background Defocus function, USB streaming, Shot Mark, proxy recording, quick motion
OTHERS Leica Q2 Sony ZV-1M2
Included Accessories Carrying strap, lens hood, battery charger, lens cap, hot shoe cover Microphone windscreen, wind screen adapter
Software Leica FOTOS App -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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