Leica M11 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here, we will be matching up the Leica M11 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 resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The M11 was announced 10 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M11 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M11 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and GXR Mount A12 is 76 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M11 will produce extra detail with its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher M11 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.