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

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.