Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 6 months before the DP2 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and DP2 Merrill is 84 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sigma DP2 Merrill to offer you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.