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Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released May 2012
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Lets look much closer at the Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-Monochrom was revealed 22 months after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the M-Monochrom matches up against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 M-Monochrom GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2010More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Leica M-Monochrom

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC M-Monochrom 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 M-Monochrom GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M-Monochrom comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 78 and 85 respectively.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M-Monochrom will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M-Monochrom will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Street photography info
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography info
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
45
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery (440 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography info
54
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
63
great battery (440 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography info
58
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging details
9
no video
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Leica M-MonochromRicoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica M-Monochrom Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-05-10 2010-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5212 x 3472 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 10000 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 32 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 367 gr (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
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 350 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $7,950 $147