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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was introduced 10 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 fp L 

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

 fp L GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedMarch 2021February 2012Fresher by 111 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

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

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

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. 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") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Sigma fp L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs the fp L.

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

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and fp L is 69 and 83 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and fp L.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give more detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
89
focusing manually
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550g)
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
48
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
59
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count high (61MP)
low battery power (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
63
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
24
relatively wide (24mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (550g)
38
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma fp L
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-02 2021-03-25
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 measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical 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 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 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $871 $2,499