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

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

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)
78
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)
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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
78
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