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Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2012
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
  • Released November 2009
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M-Monochrom and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-Monochrom was announced 2 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M-Monochrom matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 M-Monochrom GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedMay 2012November 2009More modern by 31 months

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

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro M-Monochrom 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

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

 M-Monochrom GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 78 and 77 respectively.

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

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M-Monochrom will result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent M-Monochrom is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
45
decent megapixels (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
54
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
49
flash built-in
low battery life (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography info
58
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M-Monochrom
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
9
can't shoot video
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Leica M-MonochromRicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica M-Monochrom Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-10 2009-11-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD 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 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 10000 3200
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 32 secs 180 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $7,950 $566