FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The JZ300 was brought out 18 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ300 matches up against the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The JZ300 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.