Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX3
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Introduced February 2021

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX3 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 11 years earlier than the FX3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the FX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony FX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony FX3
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
FX3 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2021 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 126 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+520k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony FX3
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | FX3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal display sizing |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the FX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and FX3 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and FX3.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony FX3 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2021-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5 | - |
Total lenses | - | 187 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 716 gr (1.58 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 600 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-90 | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Cost at release | $566 | $3,900 |