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Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Later Model is Leica M11
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Revealed November 2009
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Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Leica M10 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The M10 was introduced 7 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M10 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 M10 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedJanuary 2017November 2009Fresher by 88 months
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Leica M10

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro M10 

Common features in the Leica M10 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 M10 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Leica M10 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M10 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 75 and 77 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M10 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M10 will show extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher M10 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M10
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography details
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
not so great battery (320 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
46
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Leica M10Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica M10 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3992 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 50000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2133 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $7,595 $566