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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Revealed November 2009
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedJune 2012November 2009More recent by 33 months
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys outer measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 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") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 80 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-Pro1 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
45
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
53
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
not so great battery (320 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging advice
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
20
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 450 grams (0.99 pounds) 453 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 300 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,169 $566