Canon M5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M5 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was launched 4 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M5 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M5 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst 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") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Canon M5 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M5 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon M5 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer M5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.