Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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![Leica M9-P front Leica M9-P front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica_M9-P_1.jpg)
![Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F25-Macro.jpg)
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Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Replaced the Leica M9
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Released November 2009
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Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Leica M9-P and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
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The M9-P was brought out 20 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M9-P scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
M9-P | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Released | June 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Leica M9-P
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | M9-P | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M9-P and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
M9-P | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9-P has got external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Leica M9-P and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M9-P and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
![Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 78 and 77 respectively.
![Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M9-P due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M9-P will offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger M9-P will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
Leica M9-P | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Ricoh |
Model | Leica M9-P | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-06-21 | 2009-11-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 2500 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 50mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 59 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 180s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 453g (1.00 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (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 score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 854 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $7,995 | $566 |