Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR
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Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2023 |  | April 2013 | Newer by 123 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1843k |  | 1230k | Crisper 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 dimension | 3.00" |  | 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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and GR is 60 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Leica Q3 | Ricoh 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 |