Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 6 months prior to the NEX-3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the NEX-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-3 is 77 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-3 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.