Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 15 months after the NEX-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-3 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-3 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.