Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Later Model is Sigma DP2x
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Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh G900 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe G900 was announced 8 years after the DP2s which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G900 scores vs the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sigma DP2s
| G900 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 98 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh G900
| DP2s | G900 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sigma DP2s
| G900 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 enjoys 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) while the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G900 compared to the DP2s.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and DP2s is 89 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and DP2s.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G900 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G900 will deliver greater detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher G900 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Ricoh G900 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sigma |
| Model type | Ricoh G900 | Sigma DP2s |
| Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2018-02-21 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | True II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Flash on, flash off | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 280g (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $752 | $940 |
