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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
86
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
51
Features
31
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(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
  • Introduced November 2009
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 6 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-A3 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
IntroducedAugust 2016November 2009Fresher by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Fujifilm X-A3

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-A3 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 86 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-A3 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography features
64
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography information
87
good battery (410 per charge)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
49
built-in flash
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography information
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
46
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Fujifilm X-A3Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2009-11-10
Physical type 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 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lbs) 453 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $480 $566