Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The M9 was launched 23 months before the GXR Mount A12 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M9 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M9 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

See the Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M9 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9 and GXR Mount A12 is 79 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M9 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M9 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M9 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.