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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 4 years prior to the A3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony A3000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro A3000 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 A3000 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedAugust 2013November 2009Fresher by 46 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A3000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro A3000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the A3000.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A3000 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and A3000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A3000 to offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (12 megapixels)
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
Sony A3000 Street photography features
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery power (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
49
flash built-in
bad battery power (320 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
great battery power (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (411g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography factors
Sony A3000 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
26
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony A3000
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Alpha A3000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-10 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $566 $398