Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP1x, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 24 months after the DP1x which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sigma DP1x
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | DP1x | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
DP1x | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP1x
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | DP1x | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the DP1x.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP1x is 69 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP1x.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sigma DP1x |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-02 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | True II |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/4.0 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $871 | $574 |