Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP2

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma DP2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 23 months after the DP2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the DP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and DP2 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and DP2.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to give you more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.