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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was unveiled 2 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm X-E2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2012More modern by 26 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm X-E2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
48
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
72
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
59
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
24
really wide (24mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Fujifilm X-E2Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2012-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $450 $871