Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched about the same time to the GXR Mount A12 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and GXR Mount A12 is 94 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm XP30 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.