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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled around the same time to the SD1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sigma SD1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 SD1 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 SD1 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma SD1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 SD1 
ReleasedSeptember 2010September 2010Same generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the SD1.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SD1 is 88 and 77 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SD1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sigma SD1 to produce extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Street photography details
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Sports photography highlights
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Travel photography factors
58
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery (320 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
environment proof
decent MP (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD1 Vlogging highlights
28
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
9
can't record video
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma SD1
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sigma SD1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $566 $2,339