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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
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
  • Released November 2009
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 9 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedSeptember 2018November 2009Fresher by 109 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kSharper display (+1440k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with exterior dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 59 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you extra detail with its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography highlights
90
has manual focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography info
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (400 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
terrible battery power (320 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (400 per charge)
46
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Fujifilm GFX 50RRicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2009-11-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 12 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 gr (1.71 pounds) 453 gr (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $4,499 $566