FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The JZ300 was revealed 3 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ300 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The JZ300 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.