Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Superseded the Sigma DP1
- Refreshed by Sigma DP1x
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GXR Mount A12 was released 23 months after the DP1s making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sigma DP1s
GXR Mount A12 | DP1s | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | October 2009 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
DP1s | GXR Mount A12 |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma DP1s
GXR Mount A12 | DP1s | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the DP1s.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and DP1s is 84 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and DP1s.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sigma DP1s |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-05 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 370.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28mm (1x) |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/9000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 370g (0.82 pounds) | 270g (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $349 | $0 |