Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon M100 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M100 was unveiled 7 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M100 matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M100 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 88 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon M100 to offer you extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern M100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.