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Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Superseded the Leica TL
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Leica TL2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The TL2 was manufactured 5 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TL2 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TL2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedJuly 2017February 2012More modern by 67 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Leica TL2

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 TL2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 provides external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Leica TL2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL2 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Leica TL2 to provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TL2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
63
has touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
59
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
24
really wide (24mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
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Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Leica TL2Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica TL2 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-07-10 2012-02-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4014 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 50000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number of lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
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 250 shots 400 shots
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,195 $871