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Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2014
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was unveiled 2 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T Type 701 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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 A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 T Type 701 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedApril 2014February 2012More recent by 28 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k920kSharper screen (+380k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Leica T Type 701

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 T Type 701 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the T Type 701 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer T Type 701 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
69
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
59
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
63
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
32
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
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Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Leica T Typ 701Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-24 2012-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4944 x 3278 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12500 3200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Total lenses 4 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,300k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD
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 30 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,603 $871