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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Updated by Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
  • Updated by Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sigma DP1s

 GR Digital III DP1s 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 DP1s GR Digital III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sigma DP1s

 GR Digital III DP1s 
LaunchedJuly 2009October 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Street photography highlights
55
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/1.7")
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (270g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Travel photography camera
63
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
lighter than others (270g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
44
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging info
Sigma DP1s Vlogging info
25
fast max aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sigma DP1s
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISigma DP1s
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Sigma DP1s
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-27 2009-10-02
Physical type 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 area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208g (0.46 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $0