Fujifilm X-A1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 3 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A1 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A1 should have an edge in sensor tech.