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

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 7 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has outside dimensions 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 Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Quattro is 77 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Quattro.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sigma Quattro to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.