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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
51
Features
31
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Here is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very well matched but the S2800HD (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2800HD was introduced 3 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2800HD grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S2800HD GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro S2800HD 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S2800HD GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
IntroducedFebruary 2010November 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 75 and 77 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2800HD having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the FujiFilm S2800HD will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography highlights
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (320 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography factors
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
49
has built in flash
bad battery life (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDRicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2009-11-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 453 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $260 $566