Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony FX3
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Released February 2021

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony FX3 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony FX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is fairly similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The GXR Mount A12 was launched 10 years before the FX3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony FX3. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony FX3
GXR Mount A12 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
FX3 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Released | February 2021 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 116 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+520k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony FX3
GXR Mount A12 | FX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display sizing |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony FX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the FX3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and FX3 is 84 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and FX3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony FX3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-08-05 | 2021-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 187 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/9000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 370 gr (0.82 lb) | 716 gr (1.58 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 600 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-90 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail pricing | $349 | $3,900 |