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Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 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
  • Introduced April 2014
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Leica T Type 701 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was released 3 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the T Type 701 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 T Type 701 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedApril 2014September 2010More recent by 44 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k920kCrisper display (+380k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Leica T Type 701

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 T Type 701 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 has physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Leica T Type 701 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the T Type 701 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica T Type 701 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher T Type 701 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica T Type 701
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
69
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than competition (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery life (320 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
32
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
28
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (140g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Leica T Typ 701Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model Leica T Typ 701 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-24 2010-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4944 x 3278 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5
Total lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,300 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,603 $566