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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T5
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
  • Revealed November 2009
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T4 was revealed 10 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-T4 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedFebruary 2020November 2009Fresher by 126 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Fujifilm X-T4

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Fujifilm X-T4 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T4 comes with external measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 67 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T4 to show more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T4 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography factors
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
more heavy than competitors (607g)
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (500 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography information
75
good battery life (500 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (607g)
49
has built in flash
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (500 shots)
two card slots
46
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (607 grams)
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Fujifilm X-T4Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2009-11-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - GR engine III
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lbs) 453 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $1,700 $566