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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

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

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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.

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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 

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 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2010More 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 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution920k920kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography information
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography highlights
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good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography features
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lighter than others in class (140 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery life (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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good megapixels (15MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery life (320 shots)
55
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging factors
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offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (140g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sigma DP2 Merrill
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
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