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Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Launched June 2018
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
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Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Leica C-Lux versus Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is very well matched but the C-Lux (1") and GR III (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was launched 3 months before the GR III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the C-Lux matches up against the GR III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Ricoh GR III

 C-Lux GR III 
Display resolution1240k1037kClearer display (+203k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Leica C-Lux

 GR III C-Lux 

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Ricoh GR III

 C-Lux GR III 
LaunchedJune 2018September 2018Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux has got external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the C-Lux compared to the GR III.

Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and GR III is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C-Lux and GR III.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C-Lux due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C-Lux Street photography features
Ricoh GR III Street photography features
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C-Lux
Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux Travel photography details
Ricoh GR III Travel photography details
75
better than average battery (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (257g)
has focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging details
Ricoh GR III Vlogging details
34
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (257g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Ricoh GR III
 Leica C-LuxRicoh GR III
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model Leica C-Lux Ricoh GR III
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-06-10 2018-09-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-16
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 257 gr (0.57 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,050 $900