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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 3 years after the DP1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sigma DP1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DP1 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2008Newer by 46 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 DP1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DP1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the DP1.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
55
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Sigma DP1 Street photography information
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (270 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
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MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1 Travel photography information
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (270 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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can't record video
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma DP1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-02 2008-05-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $871 $566