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

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

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).

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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.

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.

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.