Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon M3 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was manufactured 3 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M3 scores versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 has got exterior measurements 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 A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Canon M3 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M3 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon M3 to give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer M3 will have an edge in sensor tech.