Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6000

The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 5 years prior to the A6000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A6000 is 77 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A6000.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6000 to provide greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.