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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A3000 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A3000

 GXR Mount A12 A3000 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A3000 GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2011More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A3000

 GXR Mount A12 A3000 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the A3000.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and A3000 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and A3000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A3000 to give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography details
Sony A3000 Street photography details
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography features
Sony A3000 Sports photography features
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
good battery life (470 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (411 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography info
Sony A3000 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
26
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (411 grams)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A3000
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Alpha A3000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-05 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 330 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $398