Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 67 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4200 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S4200 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4200 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.