Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3
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57 Features
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 12 months earlier than the NEX-F3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony NEX-F3
GXR Mount A12 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
NEX-F3 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-F3
GXR Mount A12 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the NEX-F3.
![Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-F3 is 84 and 86 respectively.
![Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-F3.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony NEX-F3 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-08-05 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/9000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 370 grams (0.82 pounds) | 314 grams (0.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-90 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $349 | $470 |