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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 19 months before the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony NEX-3N

 GXR Mount A12 NEX-3N 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NEX-3N GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2011More recent by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-3N

 GXR Mount A12 NEX-3N 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with external 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-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the NEX-3N.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-3N to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (12 megapixels)
66
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (480 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
60
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (480 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (480 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging info
26
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-3N
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-08-05 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 330 images 480 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $399