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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 300 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,230,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (optional)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2X)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The Alpha a6000 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Ricoh GR maximum resolution of 4928 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels). The Ricoh GR is produced with larger sensor than the Alpha a6000: APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm). This is very important advantage of this model because big sensor lets you to make photos of the better quality. The Alpha a6000 offers more presets of white balance - 10. It gives you more control over colour. The Sony Alpha a6000 has better 2X digital zoom.
The Sony Alpha a6000 has tilting display which will allow you to take images from any interesting angle. The Ricoh GR display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,230,000 in compare to 921,600 dots of the Alpha a6000 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Ricoh GR offers better slowest shutter speed - 300 seconds.
The Sony Alpha a6000 is produced with built-in Wi-Fi which will help the photographer to transfer photos wirelessly from a digital camera to a notebook. The Alpha a6000 battery life is better than the Ricoh GR battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to capture 360 photos with the Alpha a6000 and only 290 with the GR. The Ricoh GR weighs 245g which is 99g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Sony Alpha a6000.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Sony Alpha a6000 will become the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon