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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Launched November 2009
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 21 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm F550 EXR GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm F550 EXR GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F550 EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
39
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
has built in flash
not so great battery life (320 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
20
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRRicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-11-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR GR engine III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 453 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $566