Leica X Vario and Ricoh GR: Size and Weight Comparisons

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From time to time, people ask how the Leica X Vario fares size-wise and weight-wise with respect to the Ricoh GR. While there are some photos on this site showing the camera sizes, I thought that I prepare some quick photos that help answer this question more easily. I also supply some size and weight data (using our kitchen scale for the weight).

Size Data

Camera	*Size: W x H x D (cm)**	GXR Camera Unit Only	Remarks
Leica X Vario	133 x 73 x 95 mm / 5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74 in		EVF not included
Ricoh GR	117 mm x 61 mm x 34.7 mm		OVF not included

All data taken from the manufacturers' specifications.

Size Comparisons

Further Comparisons with Ricoh GR

Photo: GR (right, on) versus X Vario (off, left)

It's hard to understand - at least from this photo - why Leica calls the X Vario a "compact" camera...

Photo: GR (off, right) versus X Vario (off, with lens hood, left)

This photo even looks more extreme...

Weight Comparisons

Camera	Weight (according to the manufacturer)	Weight 1	Weight 2	Weight 3	Weight 4
Leica X Vario	Ca. 650/680 g / 22.9/24 oz (without/with battery)	760 g	724 g	743 g	772 g
Ricoh GR	215 g / 245 g (including battery)	n.a.	251 g	269 g	298 g

The Ricoh GXR body weighs 160 g (according to Ricoh)

When taken up with the hands, the X Vario and the GXR A16 24-85 do not make a big difference to me with respect to their weights. This changes, however, when they hang on my shoulder...

Legend

Weight: Weight specified by the manufacturer
Weight 1 (X Vario): With battery, an SD card, the EVF 2, the protector, the lens hood without cap, and the included Leica shoulder strap
Weight 1 (Ricoh GXR): With battery, an SD card, the EVF, no lens cap, no strap (only for the explanation of weight 2ff, not measured)
Weight 1 (Ricoh GR): With battery, an SD card, no strap (only for the explanation of weight 2ff, not measured)
Weight 2: Like weight 1 plus with two Peak Design anchors; X Vario without Leica shoulder strap
Weight 3: With additional Peak Design wrist strap (cuff)
Weight 4: With additional Peak Design shoulder strap (leash)