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

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.