Fujifilm X-S10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 9 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S10 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got physical measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GXR Mount A12 is 73 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-S10 to deliver greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.