Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 4 months after the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and GXR Mount A12 is 52 and 84 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier.