Canon M vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon M versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M was introduced 6 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M has outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon M to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.