Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 6 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2S & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2S and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 85 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E2S to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.