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

Portability
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Imaging
52
Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

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
  • Released November 2009
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro DP1 Merrill 
Screen sizing3""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 
RevealedFebruary 2012November 2009Fresher 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 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution920k920kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography features
55
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography features
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography information
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography factors
49
has built in flash
not so great battery (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
resolution is good (15MP)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
50
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inches)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging factors
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSigma DP1 Merrill
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