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Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Leica X1
  • Replacement is Leica X Vario
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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
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Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica X2 and Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X2 was unveiled 11 months prior to the GR which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the X2 grades vs the GR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Ricoh GR

 X2 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Leica X2

 GR X2 
LaunchedApril 2013May 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Leica X2 and Ricoh GR

 X2 GR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the X2 versus the GR.

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and GR is 83 and 90 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2 and GR.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged X2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X2
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography details
Ricoh GR Street photography details
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (245g)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X2
Sports photography with Ricoh GR
49
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
can't change focal length (36mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
45
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Travel photography advice
64
great battery pack (450 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Ricoh GR
 Leica X2Ricoh GR
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica X2 Ricoh GR
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-10 2013-04-17
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 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12500 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 30cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $994 $971