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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Released August 2011
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A6600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 9 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A6600

 GXR Mount A12 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A6600 GXR Mount A12 
AnnouncedAugust 2019August 2011More modern by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6600

 GXR Mount A12 A6600 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A6600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the A6600.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and A6600 is 84 and 77 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and A6600.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6600 to offer greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
Sony A6600 Portrait photography features
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
Sony A6600 Sports photography advice
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (810 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
Sony A6600 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
84
great battery (810 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
52
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
Sony A6600 Vlogging details
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
84
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A6600
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-05 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m no built-in flash
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
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 gr (0.82 pounds) 503 gr (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 810 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FZ1000
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $1,198