Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A6000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 4 years prior to the A6000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the A6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A6000 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A6000.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6000 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.