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Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 262
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The M Typ 262 was unveiled 3 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M Typ 262 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 M Typ 262 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedNovember 2015February 2012Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Leica M Typ 262

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 M Typ 262 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 262 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will provide extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
50
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
58
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
59
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
22
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
doesn't have mic port
24
quite wide (24mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Leica M Typ 262Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model Leica M Typ 262 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Also called as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2012-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $5,069 $871