Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below, we are matching up the Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was released 5 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M3 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon M3 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M3 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 85 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon M3 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M3 should have a benefit in sensor tech.