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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
79 Imaging
65 Features
28 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77 Imaging
52 Features
31 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Leica M-E Typ 220

		

		

			
 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro M-E Typ 220 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check out the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 79 and 77 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer M-E Typ 220 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
71
 manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
55
 focusing manually
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography details
65
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
62
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography info
46
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesn't have liveview
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect autofocus
32
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 focal length is fixed (50mm)
 doesn't have liveview
 low fps (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery (320 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography highlights
57
 good MP (18MP)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
49
 has built in flash
 not so great battery (320 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
61
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is small (2.5 inch)
 doesn't have liveview
 no image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse recording
46
 focusing manually
 screen size is decent (3")
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (50mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 not so great battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica M-E Typ 220
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
9
 lack of video recording
20
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Leica M-E Typ 220Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5212 x 3472 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 2500 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 585 gr (1.29 lb) 453 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 787 not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $566