Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was unveiled 10 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M9-P matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9-P and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P has got outer dimensions 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 GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M9-P vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M9-P against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M9-P will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern M9-P will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.