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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 4 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Fujifilm X-A2 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2010Fresher by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Fujifilm X-A2 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A2 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (140g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
58
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (410 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery (410 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
58
lighter than competition in class (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery (320 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
28
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Fujifilm X-A2Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2010-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.6fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 410 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $566