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Leica C vs Ricoh GR

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
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Leica C vs Ricoh GR Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica C versus Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The C was unveiled 5 months after the GR and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica C being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the C scores vs the GR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Ricoh GR

 C GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Leica C

 GR C 
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Leica C and Ricoh GR

 C GR 
ReleasedSeptember 2013April 2013Similar age
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica C comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the C vs the GR.

Leica C vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the C and GR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica C vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C and GR.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Leica C vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography information
Ricoh GR Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (245g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C
Sports photography with Ricoh GR
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica C as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (245 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Vlogging details
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
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Leica C vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Ricoh GR
 Leica CRicoh GR
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica C Ricoh GR
Also called as Typ112 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-08 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 300 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,299 $971