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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD1
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 2 months prior to the SD1 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Each of the 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 SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades versus the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SD1 Merrill 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

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

 SD1 Merrill GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SD1 Merrill 
RevealedFebruary 2012April 2012Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

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

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys external measurements 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 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the SD1 Merrill.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD1 Merrill is 69 and 57 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography advice
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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 SD1 Merrill
48
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography information
59
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
weather proof
megapixel count good (15MP)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography information
63
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging highlights
24
really wide (24mm)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (550g)
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-02-02 2012-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 180s -
Max shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 790g (1.74 lbs)
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $871 $2,339