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Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
64
Imaging
59
Features
52
Overall
56
Leica X-U front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Other Name is Typ 113
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
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Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica X-U versus Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The X-U was released 8 months after the GR II so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X-U scores vs the GR II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Ricoh GR II

 X-U GR II 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2015Newer by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Leica X-U

 GR II X-U 
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Leica X-U and Ricoh GR II

 X-U GR II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica X-U enjoys physical dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") and a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Leica X-U versus Ricoh GR II in our newest 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 utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the X-U and the GR II.

Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-U and GR II is 64 and 89 respectively.

Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X-U and GR II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer X-U provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X-U
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
75
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X-U Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Street photography highlights
63
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (635g)
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (251 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X-U as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X-U Travel photography info
Ricoh GR II Travel photography info
62
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (635 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition (251g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X-U Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X-U
Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
25
great max aperture (f1.7)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
heavier than competition (635 grams)
32
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Leica X-U vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X-U and Ricoh GR II
 Leica X-URicoh GR II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model Leica X-U Ricoh GR II
Also called Typ 113 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-20 2015-06-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - GR Engine V
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12500 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-16.0 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 635 gr (1.40 lb) 251 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 DB-65
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $3,495 $599