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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6300
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A6500

 GXR Mount A12 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A6500 GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedOctober 2016August 2011More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6500

 GXR Mount A12 A6500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outside 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 A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the A6500.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and A6500 is 84 and 81 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and A6500.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6500 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography information
Sony A6500 Portrait photography information
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
Sony A6500 Street photography advice
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography details
Sony A6500 Sports photography details
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
77
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sony A6500
60
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
74
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
80
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
Sony A6500 Vlogging advice
26
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
39
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6500
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Alpha a6500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-05 2016-10-06
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 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $349 $1,298