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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Announced November 2009
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 8 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-A5 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018November 2009Newer by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-A5 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 86 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A5 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
55
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery power (320 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography features
88
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
49
flash built-in
low battery power (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
46
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging information
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
20
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Fujifilm X-A5Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 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 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lbs) 453 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 450 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $566