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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • New Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • New Model is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and DP1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was unveiled 15 months later than the DP1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR Digital III grades vs the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sigma DP1

 GR Digital III DP1 
ReleasedJuly 2009May 2008More recent by 15 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 DP1 GR Digital III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sigma DP1

 GR Digital III DP1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III features physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III against the DP1.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital III and DP1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GR Digital III will give you more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
55
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Street photography with Sigma DP1
55
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Sports photography highlights
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
63
has built in flash
great max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
great max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
44
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1 Vlogging highlights
25
great max aperture (f1.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
9
no video
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISigma DP1
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Sigma DP1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-27 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
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