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Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released April 2014
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
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Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica T Type 701 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was released 4 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T Type 701 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 T Type 701 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedApril 2014November 2009More recent by 55 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k920kSharper display (+380k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Leica T Type 701

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 T Type 701 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Leica T Type 701 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 85 and 77 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica T Type 701 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer T Type 701 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography details
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
54
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography info
69
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
49
built-in flash
bad battery (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
32
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Leica T Typ 701Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-24 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4944 x 3278 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,300k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 453 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,603 $566