FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

The following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively close but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The S2500HD was brought out 8 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD 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 full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2500HD scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 78 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The S2500HD has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher S2500HD should have an edge in sensor technology.