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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma SD9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 8 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sigma SD9

 GXR Mount A12 SD9 
AnnouncedAugust 2011November 2002Fresher by 106 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kClearer screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 SD9 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma SD9

 GXR Mount A12 SD9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the SD9.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and SD9 is 84 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and SD9.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to render more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Sigma SD9
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
Sigma SD9 Travel photography information
60
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
9
no video
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma SD9
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sigma SD9
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sigma SD9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-08-05 2002-11-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
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 12MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $3,001