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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2014
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
  • Introduced November 2009
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was unveiled 4 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 M Edition 60 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
IntroducedSeptember 2014November 2009Newer by 60 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Leica M Edition 60

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro M Edition 60 

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 M Edition 60 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 provides physical 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) while 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).

Compare the Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 74 and 77 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will give more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern M Edition 60 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 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 Edition 60
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography factors
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
49
flash built-in
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Edition 60
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Leica M Edition 60Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model Leica M Edition 60 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-23 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch - $566