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

Here is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 4 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2 Quattro is 88 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.