Reasons to choose Q (Typ 116)
Released in 2015, Q (Typ 116) has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 640 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica Q (Typ 116)
vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
Q (Typ 116)1,350 mm²
S-E (Typ 006)- Area ratio
- 1.56:1
- Absolute difference
- 486 mm²
- Relative difference
- 56.3%
The S-E (Typ 006) has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Q (Typ 116)MetricS-E (Typ 006)
24.2 MPEffective pixels37.5 MP
36 × 24Sensor45 × 30
5.98 µmPixel pitch6 µm
35.7 µm²Pixel area36 µm²
2.8 MP/cm²Pixel density2.78 MP/cm²
1Crop factor0.8
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
640 gWeight1,260 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/CompactFlash
BP-DC12 lithium ion batteryBatteryRechargeable lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The S-E (Typ 006) has the larger sensor area. The Q (Typ 116) has the lighter body. The S-E (Typ 006) has the higher effective resolution. The Q (Typ 116) is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose S-E (Typ 006)
Released in 2014, S-E (Typ 006) has about 1,350 mm² of sensor area, 37.5 MP effective resolution, and a 1,260 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.