Canon M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon M10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M10 was brought out 6 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the M10 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M10 provides external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M10 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 88 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M10 to show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher M10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.