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Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Leica M9-P
(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
  • Announced June 2011
  • Previous Model is Leica M9
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
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Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very similar but the M9-P (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was introduced 7 months before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M9-P matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 M9-P GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Leica M9-P

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 M9-P 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 M9-P GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M9-P against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M9-P using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M9-P will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M9-P
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
70
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M9-P
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
64
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
44
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
48
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
54
MP count decent (18MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors (550g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count decent (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
63
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
24
fairly wide (24mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
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Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Leica M9-PRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model Leica M9-P Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-06-21 2012-02-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 2500 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number 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 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $7,995 $871