Leica Q vs Ricoh GR

Below is a extended overview of the Leica Q and Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Q (24MP) and GR (16MP) and the Q (Full frame) and GR (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q was unveiled 2 years later than the GR and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Q grades against the GR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q & Ricoh GR. The full galleries are viewable at Leica Q Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Q against the GR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and GR is 63 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and GR.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica Q will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q will have an edge in sensor innovation.