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Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Let's look much closer at the Leica C and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The C was launched 2 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the C matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 C GR Digital IV 
LaunchedSeptember 2013September 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Leica C

 GR Digital IV C 
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Leica C and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 C GR Digital IV 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica C comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the C and the GR Digital IV.

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Leica C to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent C provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (390 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography features
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
good battery power (390 per charge)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging info
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Leica C vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Leica CRicoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica C Ricoh GR Digital IV
Other name Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-09-08 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 390 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,299 $599