Fujifilm X-T30 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 7 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GXR Mount A12 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to deliver greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.