Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2x

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 4 months prior to the DP2x which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements 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 vs Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2x is 88 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DP2x.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 to render more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.