Canon M3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon M3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was launched 4 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M3 scores vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 has got 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) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M3 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 85 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M3 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M3 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern M3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.