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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Additionally Known as Typ 113
Ricoh GR
(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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica X (Typ 113) and Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was unveiled 18 months later than the GR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X (Typ 113) grades against the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Ricoh GR

 X (Typ 113) GR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2013More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 GR X (Typ 113) 
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Ricoh GR

 X (Typ 113) GR 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica X (Typ 113) provides physical measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X (Typ 113) vs the GR.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and GR is 71 and 90 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X (Typ 113) and GR.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer X (Typ 113) provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Portrait photography camera
68
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography info
Ricoh GR Street photography info
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (486g)
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Sports photography info
47
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (350 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR Travel photography highlights
62
great battery (350 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (486g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
62
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
61
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Ricoh GR
28
fast max aperture (f1.7)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (486g)
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Ricoh GR
 Leica XRicoh GR
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica X Ricoh GR
Also called as Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-23 2013-04-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 gr (1.07 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 DB65
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,502 $971