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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
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Ricoh CX3 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the CX3 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was brought out 3 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX3 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 CX3 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Ricoh CX3

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 CX3 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
AnnouncedJune 2010September 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (140 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition (140g)
built-in flash
low battery (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (140 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Ricoh CX3Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX3 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV GR Engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 - 320 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $566