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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Zeiss ZX1
The Leica Q2 Monochrom and the Zeiss ZX1 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Leica Q2 Monochrom if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (47 against 37.4 MP); stabilisation; and a newer model (2020 against 2018), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Zeiss ZX1 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Zeiss ZX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Leica | Zeiss |
| Mount | built-in lens | built-in lens |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 47 MPmore detail | 37.4 MP |
| Stabilisation | yesstabilised | none |
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Type | fixed-lens compact | fixed-lens compact |
| Lens | 28mm f/1.7 | 35mm f/2 |
| Weight | not listed | 837 g |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Leica Q2 Monochrom 1×, Zeiss ZX1 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
The Leica Q2 Monochrom takes no lenses: its built-in 28mm frames like 28mm on full frame. The Zeiss ZX1 takes no lenses: its built-in 35mm frames like 35mm on full frame.
Lenses
They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.
The Leica Q2 Monochrom: a built-in lens. The Zeiss ZX1: a built-in lens.