Fujifilm X-E3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 7 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 85 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to offer you more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 will have an edge in sensor tech.