Leica M (Typ 240) and Ricoh GXR: Size and Weight Comparisons

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Having purchased a Leica M (Typ 240), I asked myself how this camera fares in comparison with the Ricoh GXR with M-mount expansion unit size-wise and weight-wise. Therefore, I prepared some quick photos that helped me answer this question more easily. I also supply some size and weight data.

Size Data

Camera	*Size: W x H x D**	GXR Camera Unit Only	Remarks
Leica M (Typ 240)	138.6 mm x 80 mm x 42 mm		EVF not included
Ricoh GXR Body	113.9 mm x 70.2 x 28.9 mm		EVF not included
Ricoh GXR M-Mount Expansion Unit	120 mm × 70.2 mm × 45.7 mm	79.1 mm × 60.9 mm × 40.5 mm	EVF not included

*) Camera unit mounted on GXR body for Ricoh GXR units

All data according to the manufacturers' specifications.

Size Comparisons

Ricoh GXR M-Mount Expansion Unit (No Lens)



GXR on the left on all photos

Weight Comparisons

Camera	Weight (according to the manufacturer)
Leica M (Typ 240)	Ca. 680 g (with battery)
Ricoh GXR with M-Mount Expansion Unit	Camera unit only: Approx. 170 g; when mounted on camera body: 370 g（battery and SD memory card included)

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

A fully equipped Leica M (Typ 240) including battery, SD card, EVF, Peak Design shoulder strap, halfcase, and Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f/1.5 weighs 1060 g (1067 with lens cap).