Leica Q2vs Ricoh GR III
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Ricoh
Ricoh GR III (2019)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Street photography & urban reportage
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- Street photographers who want a classic 28mm perspective in a pocketable body
- Documentary photographers who want a discreet, fast APS-C compact
- GR IIIx buyers who prefer the wider 28mm field of view
- Anyone who wants serious APS-C image quality without carrying a bag
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 257g |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | Ricoh GR III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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