Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Updated by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
DP1 Merrill | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | November 2009 | Fresher by 27 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma DP1 Merrill
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-11-10 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR engine III | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 50mm (1x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | - |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 180 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453 grams (1.00 pounds) | 330 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
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 | 320 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $566 | $1,250 |