Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma fp L
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma fp
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2021 | February 2012 | Fresher by 111 months | |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Screen resolution | 2100k | 920k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | 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.
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.

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