Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 5 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 79 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T1 IR to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.