Canon M vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Canon M vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced July 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Launched November 2009

Canon M vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon M and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the M (18MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The M was brought out 2 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the M matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
M | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Canon M
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | M |
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Common features in the Canon M and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
M | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon M vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M features outer measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon M and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 89 and 77 respectively.

Canon M vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon M to render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent M will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
Canon EOS M | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon EOS M | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-07-23 | 2009-11-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 50mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 23 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 180 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 453g (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 827 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 320 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $510 | $566 |