Leica M Typ 262 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica M Typ 262 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The M Typ 262 was unveiled 4 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M Typ 262 grades against the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 262 and the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and GXR Mount A12 is 77 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will provide you with more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.