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Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Leica TL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 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
  • Released August 2011
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Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The TL2 was brought out 6 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL2 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TL2 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedJuly 2017August 2011More recent by 73 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Leica TL2

 GXR Mount A12 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TL2 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TL2 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and GXR Mount A12 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica TL2 to give extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger TL2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography highlights
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
63
includes touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
60
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
26
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Leica TL2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Leica TL2Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica TL2 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-07-10 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4014 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 50000 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 4 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/9000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 370 gr (0.82 lb)
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 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 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,195 $349