Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Below is a detailed assessment of the Leica CL versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the CL (APS-C) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The CL was launched 7 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CL scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica CL & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica CL has got external dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CL compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 82 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica CL will give you more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer CL provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.