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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 2 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sigma DP1s

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DP1s 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012October 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 DP1s GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP1s

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DP1s 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the DP1s.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP1s is 69 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP1s.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to offer you extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s 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 DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
Sigma DP1s Street photography information
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (550g)
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (270g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
Sigma DP1s Sports photography information
48
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Travel photography camera
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than average in class (270g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
44
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1s Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (550g)
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP1s
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma DP1s
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma DP1s
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-02 2009-10-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type 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 1 1
Pricing at release $871 $0