Leica Q (Typ 116) vs Leica SL2 Comparison
Let’s compare the Leica Q (Typ 116) vs Leica SL2.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Leica Q (Typ 116) and Leica SL2. Both cameras have 35mm sensors but Leica Q (Typ 116) has a 24.0 MP and Leica SL2 has a 47.3 MP resolution.
| Leica Q (Typ 116) | Leica SL2 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Leica | Leica |
| Megapixels | 24.0 | 47.3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | 35mm | 35mm |
| SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Mirrorless |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2) | 8368 x 5584 (46.7 MP, 3:2) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 50000 | Min 50 - Max 50000 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 200 to 50,000 | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
| Startup Time | ||
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast-detect AF: Single zone (adjustable), multi-field (49 zones), face recognition, subject tracking, optional setting/shutter release by touching the monitor; Manual focus with focus peaking and magnification available | Contrast-detect AF with depth mapping "Leica Object Detection AF": 225 zones; Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted), Multi-Field, Zone, Face detection, object Tracking, optional Touch AF; Smart AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs (picture taken only after successful focusing), AFc (picture can be taken at any time), AF setting can be saved |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 200 to 50,000 | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/40000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 100 | |
| AW Buffer Size | 78 | |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
| Selfie Screen | No | No |
| Top Deck Display | No | Yes |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | EVF: 3.68M-dot eq. LCoS, 100% coverage, 4:3 aspect ratio, +/-3 diopter, eye sensor | EVF: 5.76M-dot "EyeRes" OLED, 0.78x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, 120 fps, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60p/30p) | 4992x3744 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Video File Format | MPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3) |
| Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | No | Yes |
| SD UHS Support | Both slots support UHS-II | |
| Microphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 | 1/250 |
| Internal connections | USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C, HDMI 2.0b Type A; 3.5mm mic/remote and headphone/remote jacks; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | ||
| Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Weight | 22.6 oz (640 g) includes batteries | 32.7 oz (928 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.1 x 3.1 x 3.7 in. (130 x 80 x 93 mm) | 5.7 x 4.2 x 1.7 in. (146 x 107 x 42 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy from Amazon for $4,495.00 | Buy from Amazon for $5,995.00 |
| Release Date | 2015-06-10 | 2019-11-21 |