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Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49
Leica M9 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Refreshed by Leica M9-P
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
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Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The M9 was announced 6 months prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the M9 grades against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 M9 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Leica M9

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC M9 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Leica M9 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 M9 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedSeptember 2009March 2010Same age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M9 features outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M9 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 79 and 85 respectively.

Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M9 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M9 will render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
69
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
36
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica M9 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M9
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
44
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M9
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
54
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (355g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography factors
60
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Leica M9 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Leica M9Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica M9 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-09-09 2010-03-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 2500 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585 gr (1.29 lb) 355 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,750 $349