Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2x 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
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released February 2011
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2x Overview
Following is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 15 months before the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sigma DP2x
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | DP2x | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
DP2x | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Released | February 2011 | November 2009 | More modern by 15 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma DP2x
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | DP2x | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the DP2x.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP2x is 77 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DP2x.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to produce greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sigma DP2x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Sigma DP2x |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-11-10 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR engine III | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 50mm (1x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 180s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453 grams (1.00 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $566 | $699 |