Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Lets take a closer look at the Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M100 was unveiled 5 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M100 scores versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 provides outer 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) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M100 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M100 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern M100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.