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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 7 years prior to the Quattro H which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sigma Quattro H

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Quattro H GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedFebruary 2016November 2009More modern by 76 months
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma Quattro H

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Quattro H 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

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

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has physical 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 H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the Quattro H.

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

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Quattro H is 77 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

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

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Quattro H.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro H will offer more detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
83
focusing manually
resolution is high (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
resolution is high (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
49
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
environment proofing
resolution is high (45MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
46
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is high (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
26
provides face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sigma Quattro H
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-11-10 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.4
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $566 $1,134