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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma fp Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 fp 

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

 fp GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2012More modern by 90 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 fp 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

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

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).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma fp in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sigma fp
48
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp Travel photography factors
59
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
environment proofing
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
63
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (550g)
37
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma fp
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma fp
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-02 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $871 $2,050