Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD14
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD14 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched September 2006
- Older Model is Sigma SD10
- New Model is Sigma SD15
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma SD14, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 5 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sigma SD14
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | SD14 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | September 2006 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 150k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
SD14 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma SD14
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | SD14 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the SD14.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD14 is 69 and 59 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD14.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to produce extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sigma SD14 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-02-02 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $871 | $198 |