Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 2 months later than the DP1s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the DP1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP1s is 77 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP1s.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.