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Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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
  • Updated by Leica TL2
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica TL versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The TL was released 5 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL matches up against the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TL GXR Mount A12 
RevealedNovember 2016August 2011Fresher by 65 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Leica TL

 GXR Mount A12 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TL GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica TL features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Look at the Leica TL versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TL vs the GXR Mount A12.

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL and GXR Mount A12 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica TL to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer TL provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
55
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
70
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
52
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
26
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Leica TL vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Leica TLRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica TL Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-11-08 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 4 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.85 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,009 $349