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Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2022
  • Earlier Model is Leica M10
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 M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The M11 was manufactured 12 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M11 matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 M11 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedJanuary 2022November 2009Newer by 149 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k920kCrisper screen (+1413k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Leica M11

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 M11 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M11 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 76 and 77 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M11 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M11 will produce more detail due to its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger M11 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
90
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M11
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
good battery (700 per charge)
low frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (700 shots)
environment proof
fantastic sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
bad battery (320 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
fantastic sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M11
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
9
lack of video recording
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Leica M11Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica M11 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-13 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9528 x 6328 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 50000 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 62 -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,333 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $8,995 $566