• APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,500
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica TL advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Leica TL

  • Less expensive
    $439 vs $1350
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 384g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

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 Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • 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 Theta V
Leica T (Typ 701)
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2800
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V 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 Theta V
Samsung NX3000
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V 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 Theta V
Canon EOS M3
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta V 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
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Canon EOS M10

Ricoh Theta V
Canon EOS M10
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V 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 Theta V
Leica TL2
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Leica TL2

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