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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Released August 2011
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 4 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up against the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Fujifilm X-E2S GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2011Newer by 55 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 GXR Mount A12 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Fujifilm X-E2S GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S enjoys physical 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 Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the GXR Mount A12.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GXR Mount A12 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E2S to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography highlights
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
52
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
34
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
26
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Fujifilm X-E2SRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/9000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
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 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 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $349