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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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
  • Launched September 2014
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was announced 2 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the M Edition 60 matches up vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 M Edition 60 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Leica M Edition 60

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 M Edition 60 

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 M Edition 60 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will result in more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger M Edition 60 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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 A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Edition 60
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
56
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
63
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
63
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (550g)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Leica M Edition 60Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica M Edition 60 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-23 2012-02-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Available lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $871