Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma SD15

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sigma SD15, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 3 months before the SD15 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the SD15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SD15 is 77 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SD15.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to give you greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.