Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and GR III (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The X2 was released 7 years earlier than the GR III which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X2 grades against the GR III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X2 & Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are available at Leica X2 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the X2 versus the GR III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and GR III is 83 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2 and GR III.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR III to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.