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Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III 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
  • Earlier Model is Leica X1
  • Replacement is Leica X Vario
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
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Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Ricoh GR III

 X2 GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Leica X2

 GR III X2 
RevealedSeptember 2018May 2012Newer by 77 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica X2 and Ricoh GR III

 X2 GR III 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

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.

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

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

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR III Sports photography information
49
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
can't change focal length (36mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR III Travel photography factors
64
better than average battery power (450 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography details
53
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
69
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR III Vlogging details
9
no video
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Leica X2 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Ricoh GR III
 Leica X2Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica X2 Ricoh GR III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-10 2018-09-25
Body design 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 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12500 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance 30cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lbs) 257 grams (0.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 450 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $994 $900