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Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 116
  • Renewed by Leica Q2
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR
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Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Q (24MP) and GR II (16MP) and the Q (Full frame) and GR II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Q was unveiled around the same time to the GR II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Q scores against the GR II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Ricoh GR II

 Q GR II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Leica Q

 GR II Q 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q and Ricoh GR II

 Q GR II 
IntroducedJune 2015June 2015Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica Q provides external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Q vs the GR II.

Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and GR II is 63 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and GR II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q will produce extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
heavier than competitors (640 grams)
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q Sports photography details
Ricoh GR II Sports photography details
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q
Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
63
includes touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors (640g)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Yes)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (640g)
32
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica Q vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Ricoh GR II
 Leica QRicoh GR II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model Leica Q Ricoh GR II
Otherwise known as Typ 116 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-10 2015-06-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II GR Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus range 17cm 10cm
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 300 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640g (1.41 lb) 251g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 80
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 13.7
DXO Low light score 2221 1078
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $4,300 $599