Sony Alpha NEX-6 with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview
Let's compare Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with Sony Alpha NEX-6.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released in 2009, and Sony NEX-6 in 2013.
Alpha NEX-6 is newer, which is a plus. GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is greater than that of Alpha NEX-6. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony NEX-6, the maximum ISO is greater by 22400.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the Alpha NEX-6 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Alpha NEX-6 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
Alpha NEX-6 |
| Brand |
Ricoh
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Sony
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| Model |
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
Alpha NEX-6 |
| Announced |
November, 2009 |
March, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Sony E |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
n/a |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
0 |
116 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
920k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic (optional) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.73 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
99 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/180 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/3200 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
3.00 |
6.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±4 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.7 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
370.5 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4288 x 2848 |
4912 x 3264 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
25600 |
| Min Native ISO |
200 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
320 shots |
360 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
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NPFW50 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
453 g |
345 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
114 x 70 x 77 mm |
120 x 67 x 43 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC, Internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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