Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 4 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 85 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E2 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.