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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 5 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Fujifilm X-A3 GXR Mount A12 
AnnouncedAugust 2016August 2011More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 GXR Mount A12 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Fujifilm X-A3 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GXR Mount A12 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A3 to offer you extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography factors
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
88
good battery pack (410 shots)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
26
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Fujifilm X-A3Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/9000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 9.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $480 $349