Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a extended assessment of the Leica M-Monochrom and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-Monochrom was brought out 20 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M-Monochrom grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom has got physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M-Monochrom and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M-Monochrom due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher M-Monochrom will have a benefit in sensor tech.