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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 · Body only — full-frame DSLR · 2017
Nikon

Nikon D850 · Body only

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 · Body only 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 · Body only 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 · Body only

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Leica Q2 92
vs
88 Nikon D850 · Body only

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Leica Q2 versus Nikon D850 · Body only — full spec comparison
Spec Leica Q2 Nikon D850 · Body only
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 · Body only

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 · Body only

Which is better, Leica Q2 or Nikon D850 · Body only? +

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 · Body only worth the price? +

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

Does Leica Q2 or Nikon D850 · Body only 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 · Body only? +

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

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

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