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Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Replacement is Leica TL2
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TL vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Leica TL versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The TL was revealed 4 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TL grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 TL GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedNovember 2016February 2012More recent by 59 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL 

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

 TL GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL provides outside 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 A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Leica TL versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 85 and 69 respectively.

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

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TL should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
48
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
70
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
63
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
24
decently wide (24mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Leica TLRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica TL Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-11-08 2012-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12500 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Amount of lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE 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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
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 not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,009 $871