Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

On this page, we are looking at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst 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") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 79 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern M-E Typ 220 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.