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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 9 years before the A6100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A6100

 GXR Mount A12 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A6100 GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2011More modern by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6100

 GXR Mount A12 A6100 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the A6100.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and A6100 is 84 and 81 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and A6100.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6100 to provide extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
Sony A6100 Street photography info
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
Sony A6100 Sports photography advice
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect AF
75
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
86
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6100 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging information
Sony A6100 Vlogging information
26
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6100
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Alpha a6100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-05 2019-08-28
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 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 420 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $748