Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 5 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 86 and 77 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A2 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.