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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was unveiled 6 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-T2 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJuly 2016November 2009Newer by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Fujifilm X-T2

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-T2 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 features external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 76 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T2 to deliver more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography features
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
49
built-in flash
low battery life (320 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
46
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging advice
34
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Fujifilm X-T2Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2009-11-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3200s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,600 $566