Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 7 years before the A6300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the A6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the A6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A6300 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A6300.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A6300 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.