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Leica Q2 — full-frame fixed · 2019
Leica

Leica Q2

full-frame fixed · 2019

92
/ 100
From $5,795
VS
Leica Q2 wins by 4
Nikon D850 — full-frame DSLR · 2017
Nikon

Nikon D850

full-frame DSLR · 2017

88
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict

Leica Q2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Leica Q2 lands at 92 and Nikon D850 at 88. That puts Leica Q2 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Leica Q2 if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale

Pick Nikon D850 if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photo

Leica Q2

Compared on the photo sub-score

Leica Q2 leads on photo (92 vs 88).

Autofocus

Leica Q2

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Leica Q2 leads on autofocus (88 vs 84).

Ergonomics

Tie

Compared on the ergonomics sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Nikon D850

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nikon D850 more score per dollar ($3,299 vs $5,795).

Leica Q2 92
vs
88 Nikon D850

Score breakdown

Leica Q2
92
photo 92
video 84
autofocus 88
ergonomics 86
Nikon D850
88
photo 88
video 80
autofocus 84
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Leica Q2 versus Nikon D850 — full spec comparison
Spec Leica Q2 Nikon D850
Format
full-frame fixed
full-frame DSLR
Release year
2019
2017

Leica Q2

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

Nikon D850

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

FAQ: Leica Q2 vs Nikon D850

Which is better, Leica Q2 or Nikon D850? +

Leica Q2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Leica Q2 worth the price? +

At $5,795, Leica Q2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.

Is Nikon D850 worth the price? +

At $3,299, Nikon D850 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in photo.

Does Leica Q2 or Nikon D850 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photo, Leica Q2 or Nikon D850? +

Leica Q2 — leads on photo (92 vs 88). Compared on the photo sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Leica Q2 or Nikon D850? +

Leica Q2 — leads on autofocus (88 vs 84). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.