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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Also Known as Typ 113
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was released 8 months prior to the GR II and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X (Typ 113) matches up versus the GR II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 X (Typ 113) GR II 

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

 GR II X (Typ 113) 
RevealedJune 2015September 2014Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)

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

 X (Typ 113) GR II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica X (Typ 113) enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X (Typ 113) and the GR II.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and GR II is 71 and 89 respectively.

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

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and GR II.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older X (Typ 113) is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography details
68
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography information
Ricoh GR II Street photography information
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
47
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (350 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery power (350 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f1.7)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (486g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
62
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
28
very good max aperture (f1.7)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (486g)
32
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Ricoh GR II
 Leica XRicoh GR II
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica X Ricoh GR II
Also Known as Typ 113 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-23 2015-06-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - GR Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing distance 20cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 gr (1.07 lb) 251 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 DB-65
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,502 $599