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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the Quattro H with respect 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 H

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Quattro H 

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

 Quattro H GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2012Newer by 49 months
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)

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

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Quattro H 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

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

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the Quattro H.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Quattro H is 69 and 78 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will show extra detail having an extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography info
Sigma Quattro H Street photography info
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (550g)
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
48
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
59
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
heavier than others (550g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
24
really wide (24mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others (550 grams)
26
comes with face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma Quattro H
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-02 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 45 megapixel
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 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.4
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) -
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 photos -
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 type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $871 $1,134