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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 5 years before the Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sigma Quattro

 GXR Mount A12 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Quattro GXR Mount A12 
RevealedFebruary 2016August 2011More modern by 55 months
Display resolution1620k920kSharper display (+700k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma Quattro

 GXR Mount A12 Quattro 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the Quattro.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and Quattro is 84 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sigma Quattro to offer you extra detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
81
you can focus manually
high MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro Street photography advice
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography features
Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
high MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
60
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
55
environment proof
high MP (29MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
high MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
26
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
22
features face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (625g)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma Quattro
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 BP-61
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $349 $738