Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 2 months after the DP2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the DP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP2 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP2.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to render extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.