Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and DP1s (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital III was announced 2 months prior to the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GR Digital III scores against the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital III versus the DP1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital III and DP1s is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and DP1s.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GR Digital III will provide extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.