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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9900w, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP sensor whereas Ricoh GXR A12 50mm, which was introduced in November 2009 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 12.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 6 years older than S9900w. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-11-10
  • 12MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 50 mm F2.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 453g. 114 x 70 x 77 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 3.0fps 7 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 50mm 26 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 50mm 1150 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs 1× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 3.0m 4m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over Fujifilm S9900w
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
LCD Resolution
920k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3200s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
320 shots vs 300 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Weight
453 g vs 670 g 217 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
2.50 vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.50 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
30.35µm2 vs 1.76µm2 1624% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Fixed Screen
Fixed vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh GXR A12 50mm has external dimensions of 114 x 70 x 77 mm (4.49 x 2.76 x 3.03″) and weighs 453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm. Ricoh GXR A12 50mm is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 17mm shorter and 39mm thinner than Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh GXR A12 50mm is significantly lighter (217g ) than the Fujifilm S9900w which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

S9900w
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

S9900w
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9900w nor Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Ricoh GXR A12 50mm has a 12.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features GR engine III processor.

Below you can see the S9900w and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm Cameras


As seen above, Ricoh GXR A12 50mm has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9900w. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Ricoh GXR A12 50mm features a 50 mm F2.5 1× zoom lens.

Fujifilm S9900w has 26mm wider coverage than the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.50, Ricoh GXR A12 50mm is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9900w has 1150mm longer reach than the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm. However, with a max aperture of f2.50, Ricoh GXR A12 50mm is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Mirrorless Cameras

S9900w
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Mirrorless Cameras

S9900w
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Mirrorless Cameras

S9900w
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.50
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
50 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
50 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Medium size Body
453g
Body Thickness 77mm
Read the details

Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
50 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm scores compare:

Fujifilm S9900w
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #126 out of 135 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #565 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm scores higher than the Fujifilm S9900w thanks to its better general imaging quality, compact size and higher value for the money. On the other hand, the Fujifilm S9900w has some extra features which may become a game changer if you have some specific requirements.
We recommend you to read our detailed Pro's and Con's section and see if any Pro of Fujifilm S9900w is a must-have for you. If not, choose the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm.

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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9900w Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Brand Fujifilm Ricoh
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-11-10
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C
Dimensions 1/2. 23.6 x 15.7 mm
Area 0.00mm2 370.52mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x) 50 mm (1×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F2.5
Macro Focus Range 7cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 453g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 114 x 70 x 77mm
Battery Life 300 shots 320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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