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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
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Imaging
73
Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 6 years before the Quattro H and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the Quattro H in regards to 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 Quattro H

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Quattro H 

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

 Quattro H GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2010Fresher by 66 months
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Quattro H 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

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

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides 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) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the Quattro H.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Quattro H is 88 and 78 respectively.

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

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

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Quattro H.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
58
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
83
manual focus
great MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
no phase detect AF
72
great MP (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than others in class (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
environment proofing
great MP (45MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging factors
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comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
26
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma Quattro H
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-21 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $566 $1,134