Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 11 months earlier than the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP3 Merrill is 69 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP3 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to offer you greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.