Canon M10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Lets look more closely at the Canon M10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M10 was unveiled 4 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M10 scores against the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M10 comes with 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) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Canon M10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M10 and the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and GXR Mount A12 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon M10 to provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher M10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.