Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
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![Leica CL front Leica CL front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-CL/Leica-CL-front.jpg)
![Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F25.jpg)
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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Revealed November 2017
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28mm (F2.5) lens
- 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
- Released September 2010
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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The CL was unveiled 7 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CL grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
CL | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Released | November 2017 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 88 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Leica CL
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | CL | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Leica CL and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
CL | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica CL comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CL versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.
![Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 82 and 88 respectively.
![Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica CL to offer you more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer CL should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications
Leica CL | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Ricoh |
Model | Leica CL | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-11-21 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro II | GR Engine III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.5 |
Available lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 180 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/25000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photos | 320 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC12 | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $3,799 | $566 |