Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony NEX-6

Here is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 4 years before the NEX-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-6 is 77 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony NEX-6 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor tech.