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

In this article, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 8 years prior to the fp which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and fp is 69 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and fp.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will render extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.