Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6400

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 10 years before the A6400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony A6400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A6400 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A6400.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A6400 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor tech.