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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced October 2020
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Ricoh GR III

 Q2 Monochrom GR III 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2018More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 GR III Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Ricoh GR III

 Q2 Monochrom GR III 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

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

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor resolution is excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography details
Ricoh GR III Street photography details
69
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (100,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition in class (734 grams)
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (257g)
good high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography features
Ricoh GR III Sports photography features
80
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR III Travel photography advice
66
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (734 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (257g)
has touch focus
good MP (24MP)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography features
77
has manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging features
Ricoh GR III Vlogging features
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (734g)
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (257 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Ricoh GR III
 Leica Q2 MonochromRicoh GR III
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Ricoh GR III
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-11 2018-09-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1 and 3:2
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 100000 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance 17cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734 gr (1.62 pounds) 257 gr (0.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $5,995 $900