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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A3000
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 3 years earlier than the a3500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony a3500

 GXR Mount A12 a3500 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 a3500 GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2011Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony a3500

 GXR Mount A12 a3500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the a3500.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and a3500 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and a3500.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony a3500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
Sony a3500 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony a3500
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
Sony a3500 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
Sony a3500 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
26
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony a3500
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-05 2014-03-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 gr (0.82 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $349 $398