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Nikon D850 — full-frame DSLR · 2017
Nikon

Nikon D850

full-frame DSLR · 2017

88
/ 100
From $3,299
VS
Leica Q2 wins by 4
Leica Q2 — full-frame fixed · 2019
Leica

Leica Q2

full-frame fixed · 2019

92
/ 100
From $5,795
Specdex verdict

Leica Q2 takes it — here’s why.

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

Pick Nikon D850 if…

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

Pick Leica Q2 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).

Nikon D850 88
vs
92 Leica Q2

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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

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

FAQ: Nikon D850 vs Leica Q2

Which is better, Nikon D850 or Leica Q2? +

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

Is Nikon D850 worth the price? +

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

Is Leica Q2 worth the price? +

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

Does Nikon D850 or Leica Q2 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, Nikon D850 or Leica Q2? +

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

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

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