Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-6

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 19 months before the NEX-6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the NEX-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-6 is 84 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-6 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.