Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 12 months after the DP2x and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP2x is 69 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP2x.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to give greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.