Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit
full-frame fixed · 2019
Sony A7R V · Body only
full-frame · 2022
Sony A7R V · Body only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit lands at 92 and Sony A7R V · Body only at 93. That puts Sony A7R V · Body only ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Sony A7R V · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
TieCompared on the photo sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
Sony A7R V · Body onlyCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sony A7R V · Body only leads on autofocus (91 vs 88).
Video
Sony A7R V · Body onlyCompared on the video sub-score
Sony A7R V · Body only leads on video (89 vs 84).
Value for money
Sony A7R V · Body onlySpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony A7R V · Body only more score per dollar ($3,898 vs $5,945).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit | Sony A7R V · Body only |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame fixed | full-frame |
| Release year | 2019 | 2022 |
Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Sony A7R V · Body only
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit vs Sony A7R V · Body only
Which is better, Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit or Sony A7R V · Body only? +
Sony A7R V · Body only scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit worth the price? +
At $5,945, Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony A7R V · Body only worth the price? +
At $3,898, Sony A7R V · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.
Does Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit or Sony A7R V · 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 autofocus, Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit or Sony A7R V · Body only? +
Sony A7R V · Body only — leads on autofocus (91 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.
Which is better for video, Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit or Sony A7R V · Body only? +
Sony A7R V · Body only — leads on video (89 vs 84). Compared on the video sub-score.