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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the NEX-F3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony NEX-F3

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NEX-F3 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedAugust 2012September 2010More modern by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony NEX-F3

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the NEX-F3.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
58
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12MP)
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography info
59
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (320 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
28
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-21 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 320 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $566 $470