Leica Q2 vs Ricoh GR IV

Key Differences

  • Ricoh GR IV has a better price (msrp) ($1,499 vs $4,995).
  • Ricoh GR IV has a better weight (262g (9.2 oz) vs 718g (1.58 lb)).
  • Leica Q2 has a better effective resolution (47.3 MP vs 25.7 MP).
  • Leica Q2 has a better battery life (lcd) (370 shots vs 250 shots).
  • Leica Q2 has a better lcd resolution (1.04M dots vs 1.04M dots).
Product
Leica Q2
Leica
$4,995
Ricoh GR IV
Ricoh
$1,499
Imaging
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameAPS-C
Image ProcessorMaestro IIGR ENGINE 7
Effective Resolution47.3 MP25.7 MP
Lens MountFixed LensFixed Lens
Built-in Lens28mm f/1.7 ASPH18.3mm f/2.8 (28mm equiv.)
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)50 โ€“ 50000100 โ€“ 204800
ISO Range (Extended)โˆ’โˆ’
Mechanical Shutter1/20001/4000
Electronic Shutter1/40000โˆ’
Flash Sync Speedโˆ’โˆ’
Built-in FlashNoNo
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting10 fpsโˆ’
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K1080p
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 24pโˆ’
1080p Recordingโˆ’Up to 60p
10-bit InternalNoNo
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log Profilesโˆ’โˆ’
Built-in Micโˆ’โˆ’
Headphone JackNoNo
Mic InputNoNo
HDMI Outputโˆ’โˆ’
Focus
Phase Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AFโˆ’โˆ’
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFNoNo
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDโˆ’
EVF Resolution3.68M dotsโˆ’
EVF Magnification0.76xโˆ’
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots1.04M dots
LCD TypeFixedFixed
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2v5.3
USBUSB-CUSB-C
Memory Card Slots1x SD UHS-II1x microSD UHS-I (+53GB internal)
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$4,995$1,499
Body MaterialMagnesiumMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions130ร—80ร—91.9 mm109.4ร—61.1ร—32.7 mm
Weight718g (1.58 lb)262g (9.2 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationNoYes
Battery Life (EVF)โˆ’โˆ’
Battery Life (LCD)370 shots250 shots
Battery TypeBP-SCL4DB-120