Ricoh GXR vs Sony A6300

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Ricoh GXR vs Sony A6300

APS-C 369.7mm²
12.3 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GXR Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Sony A6300

Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer exposure
180 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Sony A6300 advantages over Ricoh GXR

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
48 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
8 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
44 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Ricoh GXR.
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Excellent image quality; Improved high-ISO performance; Better JPEG quality; Fast autofocus; Very good subject tracking with real-time live view feature; All-magnesium body construction; 4K video.
Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); No touchscreen, Clunky menus; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K2000

Ricoh GXR

Pentax K2000

$1380
APS-C

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Pentax K2000

Sony A6300

Pentax K2000

$846
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$556
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Fujifilm X100

Ricoh GXR

Fujifilm X100

$1380
APS-C

More dots on screen
Longer exposure

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X100

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X100

$846
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Integrated ND filter

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Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Ricoh GXR

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1380
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Sony A6300

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$846
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Ricoh GXR

Fujifilm X-A3

$1380
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer exposure

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A3

$846
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

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Compared to Sony A6500

Ricoh GXR

Sony A6500

$1380
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer exposure

$1198
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sony A6500

Sony A6300

Sony A6500

$846
APS-C

Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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