Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma SD10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 7 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. 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 SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the SD10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD10 is 69 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to produce more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.