Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony G3
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28mm (F2.5) lens
- 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony G3 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 21 months after the G3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony G3
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | G3 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
G3 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony G3
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and G3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR Engine III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 180 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $566 | $200 |