Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD14

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.