Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and GR III (24MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and GR III (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 2 years later than the GR III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom provides outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Analyze the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom and the GR III.

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

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and GR III.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q2 Monochrom due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will show more detail due to its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.