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 SL (Typ 601)
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
Q (Typ 116)864 mm²
SL (Typ 601)- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Q (Typ 116) and SL (Typ 601) have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Q (Typ 116)MetricSL (Typ 601)
24.2 MPEffective pixels24 MP
36 × 24Sensor36 × 24
5.98 µmPixel pitch6 µm
35.7 µm²Pixel area36 µm²
2.8 MP/cm²Pixel density2.78 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video4,096 × 2,160
640 gWeight847 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II support)
BP-DC12 lithium ion batteryBatteryProprietary 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 Q (Typ 116) and SL (Typ 601) have the same sensor area. The Q (Typ 116) has the lighter body. The Q (Typ 116) has the higher effective resolution. The Q (Typ 116) and SL (Typ 601) were both released in 2015. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SL (Typ 601)
Released in 2015, SL (Typ 601) has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 24 MP effective resolution, and a 847 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.