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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
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Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(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
  • Announced February 2012
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was released 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both 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 SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sigma SD9

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SD9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2002More modern by 112 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k130kCrisper display (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 SD9 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma SD9

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 SD9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the SD9.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD9 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550g)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
48
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
59
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low MP (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
63
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD9 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (550g)
9
no video recording
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma SD9
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma SD9
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma SD9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-02-02 2002-11-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $871 $3,001