Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 7 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications 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 F500 EXR and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and GXR Mount A12 is 91 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.