Fujifilm X100VI vs Leica Q2
The bottom line
These sit in different sensor classes, and that decides most of it. The Leica Q2 is full-frame (718g (1.58 lb), $4,995) — larger sensor, shallower depth-of-field and cleaner high-ISO. The Fujifilm X100VI is APS-C (521g (1.15 lb), $1,599), trading some of that for a lighter, cheaper body and extra effective reach from lenses. Pick the format that matches how you shoot before splitting hairs on features.
Choose the Fujifilm X100VI if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 60p 4K vs 24p, 10-bit internal colour and Log for gradable footage.
- ✓You photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks.
- ✓You shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens.
- ✓You're budget-conscious — it launched at $1,599, about $3,396 less, freeing money for lenses.
Choose the Leica Q2 if…
- ✓You prioritise shallow depth-of-field and clean high-ISO — its full-frame sensor is larger than the APS-C one, so backgrounds blur more and noise stays lower in dim light.
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (50,000) gives it the edge after dark.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed for rain and dust, the other isn't.
Where they differ
- ›Video: the Fujifilm X100VI is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and Log.
- ›Price: the Fujifilm X100VI launched at $1,599, $3,396 under the Leica Q2 — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Fujifilm X100VI has in-body IS — slower handheld shutter speeds and steadier video without relying on stabilised lenses.
- ›Durability: the Leica Q2 is weather-sealed against dust and rain; the other isn't.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm X100VI is 521g (1.15 lb) vs 718g (1.58 lb) — 197g you'll feel on a long day out.
- ›Resolution: 47.3MP on the Leica Q2 vs 40.2MP — more detail and crop room, at the cost of larger files.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm X100VI or the Leica Q2 better?
These sit in different sensor classes, and that decides most of it. The Leica Q2 is full-frame (718g (1.58 lb), $4,995) — larger sensor, shallower depth-of-field and cleaner high-ISO. The Fujifilm X100VI is APS-C (521g (1.15 lb), $1,599), trading some of that for a lighter, cheaper body and extra effective reach from lenses. Pick the format that matches how you shoot before splitting hairs on features.
Who should choose the Fujifilm X100VI?
Choose the Fujifilm X100VI if you shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 60p 4K vs 24p, 10-bit internal colour and Log for gradable footage. Choose it if you photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks. Choose it if you shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens. Choose it if you're budget-conscious — it launched at $1,599, about $3,396 less, freeing money for lenses.
Who should choose the Leica Q2?
Choose the Leica Q2 if you prioritise shallow depth-of-field and clean high-ISO — its full-frame sensor is larger than the APS-C one, so backgrounds blur more and noise stays lower in dim light. Choose it if you shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (50,000) gives it the edge after dark. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed for rain and dust, the other isn't.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm X100VI and the Leica Q2?
Video: the Fujifilm X100VI is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and Log.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Image Processor | X-Processor 5 | Maestro II |
| Effective Resolution | 40.2 MP | 47.3 MP |
| Lens Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Built-in Lens | 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv.) | 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 125 – 12800 | 50 – 50000 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 64 – 51200 | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/180000 | 1/40000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 | − |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 11 fps | 10 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 6.2K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 24p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 240p | − |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | F-Log / F-Log 2 / HLG | − |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | − |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | − |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 425 | − |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -7 EV | − |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | No |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | Hybrid OVF/EVF | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M dots | 3.68M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.66x | 0.76x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.62M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | 2-Way Tilting | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | v5 | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-I | 1x SD UHS-II |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,599 | $4,995 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium |
| Dimensions | 128×74.8×55.3 mm | 130×80×91.9 mm |
| Weight | 521g (1.15 lb) | 718g (1.58 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 310 shots | − |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 450 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-W126S | BP-SCL4 |
