Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we are analyzing the Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The M9 was unveiled 2 months prior to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M9 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M9 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M9 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M9 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 79 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M9 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica M9 will offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.