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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A6400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A6400

 GXR Mount A12 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A6400 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedJanuary 2019August 2011More modern by 90 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6400

 GXR Mount A12 A6400 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the A6400.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and A6400 is 84 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and A6400.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6400 to show extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography information
Sony A6400 Portrait photography information
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography highlights
Sony A6400 Street photography highlights
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
Sony A6400 Sports photography advice
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
Sony A6400 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
87
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Sony A6400
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
80
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6400
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Alpha a6400
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-05 2019-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370g (0.82 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 330 images 410 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $898