Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 3 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-M1 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 87 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-M1 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.