Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GR III

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica M Typ 240 and Ricoh GR III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the GR III (24MP) is fairly well matched but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GR III (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was launched 7 years before the GR III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the GR III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the GR III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and GR III is 74 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and GR III.

All in all, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.