Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled 4 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T1 IR to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 IR will have an edge in sensor technology.