Canon R100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here, we will be looking at the Canon R100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R100 was introduced 11 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R100 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R100 comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the R100 against the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and GXR Mount A12 is 76 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon R100 to provide greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.