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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma Quattro 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
  • Released February 2012
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 5 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Quattro 

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

 Quattro GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2012Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution1620k920kCrisper screen (+700k dot)

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

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

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the Quattro.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Quattro is 69 and 63 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Quattro.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
high MP (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
48
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
high MP (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography info
Sigma Quattro Travel photography info
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
weather proofing
high MP (29 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (625g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
high MP (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
24
rather wide (24mm)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
22
features face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma Quattro
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-02 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $871 $738