Leica Q (Typ 116) vs Leica SL (Typ 601)
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Leica Q (Typ 116): 640 g ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 847 g
- Sensor resolution: Leica Q (Typ 116): 6026 x 4017 ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 6000 x 4000
- Max. video mode: Leica Q (Typ 116): 1920x1080 (60p/30p) ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 4096x2160 (24p)
- Battery: Leica Q (Typ 116): BP-DC12 lithium ion battery ; Leica SL (Typ 601): Proprietary lithium-ion battery
Best for
The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Leica Q (Typ 116) | Leica SL (Typ 601) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Leica | Leica |
| Model | Q (Typ 116) | SL (Typ 601) |
| Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
| Weight | 640 g | 847 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6026 x 4017 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 26.3 | — |
| Megapixels | — | 24.0 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | — |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-50000 | Auto, 50-50000 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60p/30p) | 4096x2160 (24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II support) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | BP-DC12 lithium ion battery | Proprietary lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f1.7 | — |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f1.7 | — |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 28 mm | — |
| Optical zoom | 1x | — |
| Digital zoom | Yes | — |
| Normal focus range | 30 cm | — |
| Macro focus range | 17 cm | — |