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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica CL versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the CL (APS-C) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The CL was brought out 7 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CL scores against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 CL GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedNovember 2017March 2010More recent by 94 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Leica CL

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC CL 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Leica CL and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 CL GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica CL has exterior measurements 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Leica CL versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 82 and 85 respectively.

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica CL will give you extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher CL should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica CL
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
72
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Leica CL as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography factors
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/25,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica CL
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
66
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica CL
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
68
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Leica CL vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Leica CLRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model Leica CL Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-21 2010-03-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6014 x 4014 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 50000 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 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 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/25000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403g (0.89 pounds) 355g (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 410 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $3,799 $349