• APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,500
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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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
    More info 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

  • Less expensive
    $897 vs $1350
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • 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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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)
  • $984
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Ricoh GR III
Samsung NX3000
  • $984
  • 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
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Leica TL vs Canon EOS M3

Ricoh GR III
Canon EOS M3
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen

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
  • $984
  • 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
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica TL vs Leica TL2

Ricoh GR III
Leica TL2
  • $984
  • 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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