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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
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Imaging
34
Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
51
Features
31
Overall
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2009
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S1800 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The S1800 was unveiled 3 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1800 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S1800 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the FujiFilm S1800

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro S1800 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S1800 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010November 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1800 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 78 and 77 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The S1800 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
low battery pack (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography information
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quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-11-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 180s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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