Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica M Edition 60 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 5 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M Edition 60 grades against the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Edition 60 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the GR Digital III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and GR Digital III is 74 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will result in extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer M Edition 60 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.