Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma fp L

Here is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 12 years before the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and fp L is 77 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and fp L.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail utilizing its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.