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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two 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 DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sigma DP2

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DP2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 DP2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DP2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the DP2.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP2 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 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 DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Street photography details
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
48
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not 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 DP2 as a Travel photography camera
59
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (24mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma DP2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-02 2009-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $871 $649