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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 3 years prior to the A6000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A6000

 GXR Mount A12 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A6000 GXR Mount A12 
AnnouncedApril 2014August 2011More modern by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6000

 GXR Mount A12 A6000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the A6000.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and A6000 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and A6000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6000 to result in extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (12MP)
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography details
Sony A6000 Sports photography details
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography info
Sony A6000 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
26
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6000
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-05 2014-04-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $548