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Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Updated by Leica X2
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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
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Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X1 was brought out 6 years prior to the GR II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X1 grades against the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Ricoh GR II

 X1 GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Leica X1

 GR II X1 
AnnouncedJune 2015December 2009More modern by 66 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Leica X1 and Ricoh GR II

 X1 GR II 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X1 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X1 compared to the GR II.

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and GR II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1 and GR II.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR II to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged X1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography details
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X1 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR II Street photography factors
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (306 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (251g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X1
Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
34
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X1
Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
59
lighter than competition (306 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (251g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
9
no video
32
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Ricoh GR II
 Leica X1Ricoh GR II
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica X1 Ricoh GR II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-18 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 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4272 x 2856 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus range 30cm 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution None 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 251 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,495 $599