Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
- Released February 2013
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28mm (F2.5) lens
- 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
- Announced September 2010

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 2 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Fujifilm X-E1 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Fujifilm X-E1
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Fujifilm X-E1 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 has outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E1 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E1 | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-02-28 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Pro | GR Engine III |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.5 |
Amount of lenses | 54 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 180s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350g (0.77 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
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 | 350 images | 320 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | W126 | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $600 | $566 |