Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica M10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was brought out 5 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M10 matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M10 features physical measurements 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 A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M10 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 75 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M10 will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher M10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.