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Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Revealed March 2010
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica M-Monochrom and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-Monochrom was announced 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M-Monochrom scores versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 M-Monochrom GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedMay 2012March 2010Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Leica M-Monochrom

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 M-Monochrom GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M-Monochrom and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M-Monochrom against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 78 and 85 respectively.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M-Monochrom using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M-Monochrom will result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger M-Monochrom will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Street photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography information
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (355g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
45
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
54
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (355 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Leica M-MonochromRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica M-Monochrom Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-05-10 2010-03-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 10000 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 32 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 355 grams (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
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 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $7,950 $349