Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2s

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 8 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the DP2s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2s is 88 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 to resolve more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.