Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed 3 months before the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys outside 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 DP2s 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).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP2s is 77 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP2s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to offer you greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.