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Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Previous Model is Leica Q2
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR
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Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica Q3 versus Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and GR II (16MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and GR II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Q3 was introduced 8 years later than the GR II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Q3 scores versus the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Ricoh GR II

 Q3 GR II 
LaunchedMay 2023June 2015Fresher by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k1230kClearer screen (+613k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Leica Q3

 GR II Q3 

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Ricoh GR II

 Q3 GR II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q3 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Q3 compared to the GR II.

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q3 and GR II is 60 and 89 respectively.

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and GR II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica Q3 will result in extra detail using its extra 44MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Q3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q3
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
90
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
resolution is excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q3
Street photography with Ricoh GR II
74
tilting screen
image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (100,000)
heavier than average (743 grams)
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q3
Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
86
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
image stabilization
resolution is excellent (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
50
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is excellent (60 megapixels)
great max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average (743 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q3 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
resolution is excellent (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q3 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR II Vlogging info
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average (743g)
32
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Leica Q3 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Ricoh GR II
 Leica Q3Ricoh GR II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model Leica Q3 Ricoh GR II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2023-05-25 2015-06-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR Engine V
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 60 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 9520 x 6336 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 100000 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus range 17cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,843k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 120 secs 300 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 743 grams (1.64 lbs) 251 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL6 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $5,999 $599