Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-3

The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony NEX-3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 4 months after the NEX-3 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NEX-3 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NEX-3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-3 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.