Leica Q2vs Ricoh GR IIIx
Ricoh
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street portraits & 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 Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
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 IIIx (2021)
- Street photographers who want the most pocketable APS-C camera available
- Ricoh GR III owners who prefer a 40mm equivalent over 28mm
- Travel photographers who want one discreet camera that fits anywhere
- Photographers who want a pocketable backup to a larger mirrorless system
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the ricoh gr iiix 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 IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £999 |
| 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 | 262g |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 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 40mm-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 IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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