Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6500
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Announced October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony A6300

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6500 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 8 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony A6500
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | A6500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
A6500 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Announced | October 2016 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 84 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A6500
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | A6500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the A6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A6500 is 77 and 81 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A6500.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A6500 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-11-10 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | GR engine III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 50mm (1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 180s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453g (1.00 pounds) | 453g (1.00 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 350 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $566 | $1,298 |