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

Portability
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Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sigma fp L

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 fp L GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedMarch 2021November 2009Fresher by 138 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma fp L

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro fp L 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
89
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography details
Sigma fp L Sports photography details
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
49
flash built-in
bad battery (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
73
environment sealing
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
46
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 per charge)
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
20
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
38
touchscreen
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sigma fp L
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-10 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $566 $2,499