Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28mm (F2.5) lens
- 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- New Model is Sigma DP2s
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 13 months after the DP2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sigma DP2
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | DP2 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | September 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
DP2 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | DP2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the DP2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2 is 88 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 to provide more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sigma DP2 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2009-09-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR Engine III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 41mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $566 | $649 |