Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.