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

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica M9 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very close but the M9 (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The M9 was released 3 years prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M9 matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M9 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Leica M9 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M9 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M9 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M9 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older M9 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.