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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3

Portability
77 Imaging
52 Features
31 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 12 years prior to the FX3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the FX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro FX3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

		

		

			
 FX3 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedFebruary 2021November 2009More modern by 137 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k920kClearer display (+520k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro FX3 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the FX3.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and FX3 is 77 and 62 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and FX3.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography information
Sony FX3 Portrait photography information
55
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
 low megapixels (12MP)
71
 you can focus manually
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
62
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Sony FX3
32
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 fixed focal length (50mm)
 doesn't have liveview
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery (320 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography highlights
Sony FX3 Travel photography highlights
49
 has built in flash
 not so great battery (320 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
 better than average battery pack (600 shots)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 screen is selfie friendly
 low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography factors
Sony FX3 Landscape photography factors
46
 you can focus manually
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (50mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 not so great battery (320 per charge)
77
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (102,400)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
 two card slots
 low resolution (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
 Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
20
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony FX3
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony FX3
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony FX3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-11-10 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 453g (1.00 lb) 716g (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 320 images 600 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Price at release $566 $3,900