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Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Old Model is Leica Q2
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
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Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and GR (16MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and GR (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Q3 was unveiled 10 years after the GR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Q3 scores vs the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Ricoh GR

 Q3 GR 
RevealedMay 2023April 2013Newer by 123 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k1230kCrisper screen (+613k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Leica Q3

 GR Q3 

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Ricoh GR

 Q3 GR 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q3 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Q3 compared to the GR.

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and GR is 60 and 90 respectively.

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and GR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q3 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q3 will give extra detail having an extra 44MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Q3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q3 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
90
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
MP count great (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q3 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (100,000)
more heavy than average (743 grams)
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (245 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q3 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Sports photography information
86
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
has image stabilization
MP count great (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
45
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count great (60 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average (743 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average (245g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q3 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
MP count great (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
61
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q3
Vlogging with Ricoh GR
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
has image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (8192 x 4320 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (743 grams)
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Ricoh GR
 Leica Q3Ricoh GR
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model Leica Q3 Ricoh GR
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2023-05-25 2013-04-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 60MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 9520 x 6336 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 100000 25600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 315 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,843 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 120 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 743g (1.64 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 290 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL6 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $5,999 $971