Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A3000
GXR Mount A12 | A3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
A3000 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A3000
GXR Mount A12 | A3000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |