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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The CL was announced 6 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CL scores vs the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 CL GXR Mount A12 
RevealedNovember 2017August 2011Newer by 77 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Leica CL

 GXR Mount A12 CL 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Leica CL and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 CL GXR Mount A12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica CL offers physical measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CL against the GXR Mount A12.

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL and GXR Mount A12 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica CL to give you extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern CL provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
72
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography features
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/25,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
66
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
68
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
52
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica CL
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
33
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
26
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Leica CLRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica CL Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-21 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6014 x 4014 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 50000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/25000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 370 grams (0.82 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $3,799 $349