Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1500 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 19 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1500 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 82 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.