Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was launched 10 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 features outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 78 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.