Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma SD14

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sigma SD14, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 3 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the SD14.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SD14 is 77 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SD14.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to give more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will have an edge in sensor innovation.