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Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Updated by Leica TL2
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica TL and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TL (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The TL was brought out 6 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 TL GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedNovember 2016September 2010More modern by 75 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TL 

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

 TL GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica TL enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

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

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica TL to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TL provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
58
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography factors
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (140 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
55
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
70
has touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
59
lighter than average (140g)
has built in flash
low battery life (320 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery life (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
33
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
28
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (140g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Leica TLRicoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model Leica TL Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-11-08 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 dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12500 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount 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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic 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 gr (0.85 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
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 not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form 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
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,009 $566