Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6400

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.