Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a extensive review of the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 14 months later than the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M-E Typ 220 grades versus the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and GXR Mount A12 is 79 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M-E Typ 220 should have an edge in sensor technology.