Canon M6 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon M6 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 was introduced 5 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M6 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M6 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M6 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon M6 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger M6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.