Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was launched 7 years earlier than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features external measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and GXR Mount A12 is 54 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.