Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28mm (F2.5) lens
- 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Replacement is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 16 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | DP2 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
DP2 Merrill | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | September 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the DP2 Merrill.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2 Merrill.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sigma DP2 Merrill to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine III | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 180 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 640x480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 330 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 | 320 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $566 | $931 |