Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD15
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD15 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma SD14

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma SD15, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 24 months after the SD15 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two 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 SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up against the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sigma SD15
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | SD15 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
SD15 | 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 SD15
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | SD15 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers exterior 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) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD15 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD15.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to show greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-02-02 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
Physical 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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $871 | $1,500 |