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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 17 months after the SD1 making them a generation away from each other. Both 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 SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up versus the SD1 in 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 SD1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SD1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2010More modern by 17 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 SD1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma SD1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SD1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the SD1.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD1 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 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 SD1 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Street photography with Sigma SD1
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
Sigma SD1 Sports photography info
48
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
59
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
environment sealing
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
63
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (550g)
9
can't record video
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma SD1
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma SD1
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma SD1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-02-02 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Dual True II
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 -
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) -
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $871 $2,339