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Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M10
  • New Model is Canon M200
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon M100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M100 was manufactured 6 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M100 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 M100 GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedAugust 2017August 2011Newer by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Canon M100

 GXR Mount A12 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 M100 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 features outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M100 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and GXR Mount A12 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon M100 to show more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
82
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography details
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (295 CIPA)
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography details
81
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (295 shots)
60
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M100
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (295 CIPA)
52
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon M100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Canon EOS M100Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS M100 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-29 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 grams (0.67 pounds) 370 grams (0.82 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $449 $349