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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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 Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M Edition 60 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The M Edition 60 was released 3 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the M Edition 60 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 M Edition 60 GXR Mount A12 
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Leica M Edition 60

 GXR Mount A12 M Edition 60 

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 M Edition 60 GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GXR Mount A12 is 74 and 84 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent M Edition 60 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Edition 60
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
56
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
63
environment sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
60
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
26
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Leica M Edition 60Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-23 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/9000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.60 m
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 370 grams (0.82 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $349