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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sigma DP1x
(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  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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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).

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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.

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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 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper 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 

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 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (550g)
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
48
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than average (550g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
41
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (550g)
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma DP1x
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