FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S1600 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The S1600 was unveiled 3 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1600 grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 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") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1600 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1600 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 78 and 77 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The S1600 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher.