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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
Sony NEX-F3
(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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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony NEX-F3

 GXR Mount A12 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NEX-F3 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-F3

 GXR Mount A12 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery (470 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
26
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha NEX-F3
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