• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 60.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Ricoh GX200 advantages over Leica M11

  • Less expensive
    $690 vs $8995 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 38 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    208g vs 640g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    180 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Leica M11 advantages over Ricoh GX200

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/1.7 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.76 vs 1.90 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More dots on screen
    2333k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    60.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 vs 1600 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
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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 Sony DSC-W300

Ricoh GX200
Sony DSC-W300
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More dots on screen
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Sony DSC-W300

Leica M11
Sony DSC-W300
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M11 vs Sony DSC-W300

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX150

Ricoh GX200
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Leica M11
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M11 vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Compared to Nikon P6000

Ricoh GX200
Nikon P6000
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Nikon P6000

Leica M11
Nikon P6000
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M11 vs Nikon P6000

Compared to Fujifilm F60fd

Ricoh GX200
Fujifilm F60fd
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Fujifilm F60fd

Leica M11
Fujifilm F60fd
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $300
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M11 vs Fujifilm F60fd

Compared to Canon SD990 IS

Ricoh GX200
Canon SD990 IS
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Canon SD990 IS

Leica M11
Canon SD990 IS
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M11 vs Canon SD990 IS

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