Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma SD9

Here is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma SD9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. 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 SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SD9 is 77 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SD9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to resolve more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.