Ricoh GXR vs Canon EOS M10

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Ricoh GXR vs Canon EOS M10

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.3 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GXR Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Canon EOS M10

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 4.30 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 255 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
180 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Ricoh GXR

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
9 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
301g vs 423g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
18.0 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
4.6 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Ricoh GXR.
Read our Ricoh GXR Preview

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
Read our Canon EOS M10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K2000

Ricoh GXR

Pentax K2000

$1380
APS-C

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Pentax K2000

Canon EOS M10

Pentax K2000

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$556
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Ricoh GXR

Fujifilm X100

$1380
APS-C

More dots on screen
Longer exposure

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X100

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X100

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X100

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Ricoh GXR

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1380
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Canon EOS M10

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Ricoh GXR

Fujifilm X-M1

$1380
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
Longer exposure

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Ricoh GXR

Samsung NX3300

$1380
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3300

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