Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-3N

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.