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Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Leica M8 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed July 2007
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
Photography Glossary

Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Leica M8 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly close but the M8 (APS-H) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The M8 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M8 matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 M8 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Leica M8

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC M8 
AnnouncedMarch 2010July 2007Newer by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Leica M8 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 M8 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Leica M8 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M8 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M8 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 79 and 85 respectively.

Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M8 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The M8 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged M8 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M8 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
36
focusing manually
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica M8 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
62
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Leica M8 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
great battery power (550 per charge)
no liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M8 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
51
great battery power (550 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (355g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M8
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (550 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M8
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
9
no video
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M8 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Leica M8Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model Leica M8 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2007-07-31 2010-03-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 27 x 18mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 486.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3936 x 2630 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 2500 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1.3 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 591 grams (1.30 lbs) 355 grams (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 663 not tested
Other
Battery life 550 pictures 410 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $4,400 $349