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Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
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Canon EOS M3 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon M6
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M3 was introduced 4 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M3 matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 M3 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2010Newer by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Canon M3

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 M3 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M3 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M3 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon M3 to show extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger M3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
58
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (140g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography factors
61
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.2 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
73
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
59
lighter than competition (140g)
built-in flash
not so great battery (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
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you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
no image stabilization
28
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Canon EOS M3Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS M3 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5
Number of lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.2 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 366 gr (0.81 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $481 $566