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Ricoh G900 vs Leica Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Leica TL2

24 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Leica TL2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh G900, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Leica TL2, which was introduced in July 2017 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. There is only 7 months difference between G900 and so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Leica TL2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-07-10
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Leica L Mount
  • 3.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 134 x 69 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Leica TL Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Leica TL2
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Battery Life
340 shots vs 250 shots 90 more frames with a single charge
Weight
247 g vs 399 g 152 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera


Reasons to choose Leica TL2 over Ricoh G900
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
50.000 vs 6.400 681% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.7" vs 3" 0.7 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.230k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Sensor Pixel Area
15.34µm2 vs 1.39µm2 1003% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.7" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.230k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 7.0fps Fast shooting speeds
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Ricoh G900 vs Leica TL2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Leica TL2 has external dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Ricoh G900 has a built-in lens but Leica TL2 doesn't. Once you put a lens on , its thickness will increase significantly.

Ricoh G900 vs Leica TL2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2.

Ricoh G900 vs Leica TL2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2.
Ricoh G900 vs Leica TL2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh G900 is significantly lighter (152g ) than the Leica TL2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on , the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica TL2's 3.7" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh G900's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Leica TL2: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Leica TL2 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the G900 and sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 Cameras


As seen above, Leica TL2 has a 13.2x Larger sensor area than Ricoh G900. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Leica TL2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica TL2 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Leica TL2 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica TL2 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
399g
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica TL2 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Leica TL2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and Leica TL2 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #514 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Leica TL2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #31 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #198 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Leica TL2 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh G900 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh G900. Otherwise, Leica TL2 is the better camera overall.

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Leica TL2 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Leica TL2
Brand Ricoh Leica
Announced 2018-02-21 2017-07-10
Body Type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.6 x 15.7 mm
Area 28.07mm2 370.52mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4014
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 50,000 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) no lens
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 1cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3.7"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/40000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 7.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 399g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 134 x 69 x 33mm
Battery Life 340 shots 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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