Leica TL vs Ricoh GR III

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Leica TL vs Ricoh GR III

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

Go in depth with our full Leica TL Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR III Review.
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Succeeded by the Leica TL2
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Differences

Leica TL advantages over Ricoh GR III

Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh GR III advantages over Leica TL

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Newer
6 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
257g vs 384g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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 GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica TL.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Ricoh GR III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL

Leica T (Typ 701)

$1350
APS-C

$2800
APS-C

Compare Leica TL vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Ricoh GR III

Leica T (Typ 701)

$971
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$2800
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Ricoh GR III

Samsung NX3000

$971
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Leica TL

Canon EOS M3

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Canon EOS M3

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M3

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Leica TL

Canon EOS M10

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$800
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Leica TL vs Canon EOS M10

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M10

$971
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$800
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M10

Compared to Leica TL2

Leica TL

Leica TL2

$1350
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica TL vs Leica TL2

Ricoh GR III

Leica TL2

$971
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Leica TL2

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