Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 3 years before the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP1 Merrill is 77 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sigma DP1 Merrill to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.