Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | DP3 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
DP3 Merrill | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-02 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 75mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 330g (0.73 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $871 | $1,353 |