Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR

The following is a detailed comparison of the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and GR (16MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was introduced 7 years after the GR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the GR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and GR is 60 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and GR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will result in extra detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.