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Sony A7R IV — full-frame · 2019
Sony

Sony A7R IV

full-frame · 2019

88
/ 100
From $3,499
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, Sony A7R IV 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 Sony A7R IV 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

Sony A7R IV

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony A7R IV more score per dollar ($3,499 vs $5,795).

Sony A7R IV 88
vs
92 Leica Q2

Score breakdown

Sony A7R IV
88
photo 88
video 80
autofocus 84
ergonomics 86
Leica Q2
92
photo 92
video 84
autofocus 88
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Sony A7R IV versus Leica Q2 — full spec comparison
Spec Sony A7R IV Leica Q2
Format
full-frame
full-frame fixed
Release year
2019
2019

Sony A7R IV

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: Sony A7R IV vs Leica Q2

Which is better, Sony A7R IV or Leica Q2? +

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

Is Sony A7R IV worth the price? +

At $3,499, Sony A7R IV 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 Sony A7R IV 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, Sony A7R IV or Leica Q2? +

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

Which is better for autofocus, Sony A7R IV or Leica Q2? +

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