Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica T Type 701 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was released 2 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the T Type 701 matches up against the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 against the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and GXR Mount A12 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica T Type 701 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent T Type 701 should have a benefit in sensor technology.