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Leica

Q2

47MP full-frame fixed-lens compact with Summilux 28mm f/1.7 and weather sealing.

$4,995

Launch price

Released Mar 2019

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Sony

RX1R II

Full-frame 42MP compact with fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens — still unmatched for discreet high-res street work.

$3,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2015

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Q2 is 3.4 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

Q2

★ Wildlife★ Portrait

Wins

4categories

RX1R II

★ Portrait★ Wildlife

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Q2 wins 4 categories·RX1R II wins 1 categories
  • BRX1R II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
  • AQ2 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
  • AQ2 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
  • AQ2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 fps)
  • AQ2 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Q2RX1R II
Resolution47.3 MP42.4 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max51,20025,600
Burst30 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop7-stop
Weight718 g507 g
Battery520 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Q2

130 × 80 × 92 mm

718 g (1.58 lb / 25.33 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

RX1R II

113 × 65 × 72 mm

507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)

Q2 is 17mm wider, 15mm taller, and 20mm thicker than RX1R II.

Q2 is 211 g heavier than RX1R II.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q2 · 72mm RX1R II

Sensor size, to scale

Q2

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

RX1R II

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseQ2RX1R II
Portrait
8.5Excellent
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
6.0Good
Landscape
8.5Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Travel
6.0Good
6.0Good
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Q2

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130, 80, 92

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only Q2 supports it

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 7 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose

RX1R II

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 113.3, 65.4, 72

  • AF points / zones

    759 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Weight

    507 g vs 718 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
  • ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
  • ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
  • ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Q2

Pros

  • ✓47MP full-frame
  • ✓Summilux 28mm f/1.7
  • ✓Weather sealed
  • ✓Iconic one-camera solution

Cons

  • –Fixed 28mm lens
  • –Expensive
  • –Superseded by Q3

RX1R II

Pros

  • ✓42MP full-frame in pocket class
  • ✓Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens
  • ✓Pop-up EVF
  • ✓No AA filter

Cons

  • –Fixed lens
  • –Slow AF by modern standards
  • –Premium price when new

Decided which one is right for you?

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Leica Q2

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

Q2
RX1R II
Resolution
47.3 MP✓+12%
42.4 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
Q2
RX1R II
Processor
Maestro IV
BIONZ XR
Q2
RX1R II
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
51,200✓+1 stop
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
Q2
RX1R II
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, Q2 or RX1R II?

Q2 scores 10.0/10 versus 7.5/10 for RX1R II — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the Q2 and RX1R II?

Q2 is 47.3 MP and RX1R II is 42.4 MP, so the Q2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Q2 and RX1R II have in-body image stabilization?

Q2 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX1R II has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Q2 or the RX1R II?

Q2 reaches 30 fps electronic. RX1R II reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Q2 and RX1R II?

Q2 weighs 718 g and RX1R II weighs 507 g, so the RX1R II is 211 g lighter.

Do the Q2 and RX1R II record 4K video?

Q2: 4K up to 60p. RX1R II: 4K up to 60p.

Are the Q2 and RX1R II weather sealed?

Q2: Yes. RX1R II: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Q2 and 640 shots for the RX1R II, giving the RX1R II the edge.

How much does each cost?

Q2 launched at $4,995 and RX1R II at $3,299. The RX1R II is $1,696 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.