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Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • New Model is Leica M11
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
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Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica M10 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The M10 was released 6 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M10 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 M10 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedJanuary 2017September 2010More recent by 78 months
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Leica M10

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 M10 

Common features in the Leica M10 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 M10 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M10 features physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Leica M10 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M10 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M10 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M10 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
58
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
69
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography factors
53
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
57
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
built-in flash
low battery (320 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography features
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (210 CIPA)
48
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
28
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Leica M10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Leica M10Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica M10 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2010-09-21
Body design 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 dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
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
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $7,595 $566