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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 8 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Fujifilm X-A7 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedSeptember 2019August 2011Newer by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k920kSharper screen (+1840k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 GXR Mount A12 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Fujifilm X-A7 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus More precise focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the GXR Mount A12.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GXR Mount A12 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A7 to provide more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
88
good battery pack (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
60
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
52
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
lack of image stabilization
26
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Fujifilm X-A7Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-11 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,760k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/9000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.60 m
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 lb) 370g (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $700 $349