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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 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
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(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
  • Revealed September 2010
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 3 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Fujifilm X-E2 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedMarch 2014September 2010Newer by 43 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Fujifilm X-E2 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-E2 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
69
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
72
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
59
lighter than competition in class (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
48
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
34
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
28
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Fujifilm X-E2Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2010-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II GR Engine III
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 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
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 shots 320 shots
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $450 $566