Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M Typ 240 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Typ 240 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 74 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will offer you greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern M Typ 240 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.