• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
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  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Sony NEX-F3

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.53 vs 4.78 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer exposure
    180 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony NEX-F3 advantages over Ricoh GXR

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Less expensive
    $600 vs $1380 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 470 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    16000 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Great image quality; Above-average battery life for a mirrorless camera; Makes light work of shooting self-portraits; Very versatile video mode for a camera of this class.

  • Built-in flash is weak and uneven; Grip feels cramped due to low shutter button position; Bundled kit lens turns in a mediocre performance, and body isn't sold without the lens.

  • Read our Sony NEX-F3 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K2000

Ricoh GXR
Pentax K2000
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Pentax K2000

Sony NEX-F3
Pentax K2000
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Ricoh GXR
Fujifilm X100
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X100

Sony NEX-F3
Fujifilm X100
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Fujifilm X100

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Ricoh GXR
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Sony NEX-F3
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Ricoh GXR
Sony NEX-5R
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-F3
Sony NEX-5R
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Ricoh GXR
Sony NEX-6
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-F3
Sony NEX-6
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony NEX-6

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