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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 2 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Fujifilm X-E2 GXR Mount A12 
RevealedMarch 2014August 2011Newer by 32 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 GXR Mount A12 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Fujifilm X-E2 GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the GXR Mount A12.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GXR Mount A12 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E2 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
72
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
52
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
26
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Fujifilm X-E2Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/9000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 370 gr (0.82 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $349