Ricoh GXR vs Leica TL

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Ricoh GXR vs Leica TL

APS-C 369.7mm²
12.3 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GXR Review.

APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica TL Review.

Succeeded by the Leica TL2
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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Leica TL

Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 4.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Longer exposure
180 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Leica TL advantages over Ricoh GXR

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1230k vs 920k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12500 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K2000

Ricoh GXR

Pentax K2000

$1380
APS-C

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Pentax K2000

Leica TL

Pentax K2000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$556
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Ricoh GXR

Fujifilm X100

$1380
APS-C

More dots on screen
Longer exposure

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X100

Leica TL

Fujifilm X100

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1200
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica TL vs Fujifilm X100

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Ricoh GXR

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1380
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica TL

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$849
APS-C

Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Leica TL vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Ricoh GXR

Samsung NX3000

$1380
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Leica TL2

Ricoh GXR

Leica TL2

$1380
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Leica TL2

Leica TL

Leica TL2

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica TL vs Leica TL2

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