Leica Q2 vs Ricoh GR
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Leica Q2 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Successor is Ricoh GR II
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Here is a extensive review of the Leica Q2 and Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and GR (16MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
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Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Q2 scores vs the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Ricoh GR
| Q2 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2019 |  | April 2013 | Fresher by 72 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Leica Q2
| GR | Q2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q2 and Ricoh GR
| Q2 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Leica Q2 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica Q2 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Q2 and the GR.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and GR is 61 and 90 respectively.
Leica Q2 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 and GR.
All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 will offer you more detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Leica Q2 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Leica Q2 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Ricoh |
| Model | Leica Q2 | Ricoh GR |
| Also Known as | Type No. 4889 | - |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2019-03-07 | 2013-04-17 |
| 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 | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 17cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 300 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 718 gr (1.58 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 96 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 2491 | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photos | 290 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-SCL4 | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $4,985 | $971 |