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

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 18 months earlier than the SD1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Each 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 SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SD1 Merrill is 88 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma SD1 Merrill to offer you extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.