Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh G900 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The G900 was launched 6 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G900 scores against the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G900 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and DP2 Merrill is 89 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G900 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh G900 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.