Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR
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Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
- 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Alternative Name is Typ 113
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Released April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
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In this article, we will be comparing the Leica X-U and Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe X-U was manufactured 2 years after the GR which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X-U matches up vs the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X-U and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica X-U Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Ricoh GR
| X-U | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 34 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Leica X-U
| GR | X-U | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Leica X-U and Ricoh GR
| X-U | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica X-U comes with outer dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica X-U and Ricoh GR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X-U and the GR.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-U and GR is 64 and 90 respectively.
Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-U and GR.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern X-U is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Leica X-U | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Ricoh |
| Model type | Leica X-U | Ricoh GR |
| Also called as | Typ 113 | - |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2016-01-20 | 2013-04-17 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.7-16.0 | f/2.8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 300 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 635 grams (1.40 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 pictures | 290 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC8 | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $3,495 | $971 |