Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 7 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the GXR Mount A12.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GXR Mount A12 is 59 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will resolve more detail because of its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.