Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.