Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Updated by Sigma DP1s
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GXR Mount A12 was brought out 3 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sigma DP1
GXR Mount A12 | DP1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | May 2008 | More recent by 40 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
DP1 | GXR Mount A12 |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma DP1
GXR Mount A12 | DP1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the DP1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and DP1 is 84 and 87 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and DP1.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to give more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sigma DP1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-05 | 2008-05-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28mm (1x) |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/9000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 370g (0.82 lbs) | 270g (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
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 | 330 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $349 | $566 |