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

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.