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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 109 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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