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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sigma Quattro H

 GXR Mount A12 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Quattro H GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2011Newer by 55 months
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma Quattro H

 GXR Mount A12 Quattro H 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides physical 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) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the Quattro H.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and Quattro H is 84 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and Quattro H.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will show extra detail having an extra 33MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
83
focusing manually
amazing resolution (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro H Street photography information
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
amazing resolution (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
amazing resolution (45MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
amazing resolution (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
26
offers face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma Quattro H
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-05 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 () -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.4
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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 no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 pounds) -
Physical 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 BP-61
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $1,134