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Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III 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
  • Launched December 2009
  • Newer Model is Leica X2
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
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Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica X1 and Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and GR III (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X1 was introduced 9 years earlier than the GR III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X1 grades against the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Ricoh GR III

 X1 GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Leica X1

 GR III X1 
LaunchedSeptember 2018December 2009More modern by 106 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica X1 and Ricoh GR III

 X1 GR III 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica X1 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica X1 and Ricoh GR III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the X1 compared to the GR III.

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and GR III is 89 and 90 respectively.

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1 and GR III.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GR III to show extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged X1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X1
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X1 Street photography features
Ricoh GR III Street photography features
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (306g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Leica X1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Sports photography highlights
34
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Leica X1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competition in class (306g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (257g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR III Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (257g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Leica X1 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Ricoh GR III
 Leica X1Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica X1 Ricoh GR III
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-12-18 2018-09-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1 and 3:2
Max resolution 4272 x 2856 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing range 30cm 6cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 257 gr (0.57 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,495 $900