Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP1x

Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 18 months later than the DP1x making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the DP1x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and DP1x is 84 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 should have a benefit in sensor tech.