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

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 4 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by 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") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 79 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T1 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.