Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L
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![Ricoh GR Digital III front Ricoh GR Digital III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-front.jpg)
![Sigma fp L front Sigma fp L front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-fp-L/Sigma-fp-L-front.jpg)
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced March 2021
- Older Model is Sigma fp
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor size.
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The GR Digital III was revealed 12 years before the fp L and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GR Digital III matches up vs the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital III and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Sigma fp L
GR Digital III | fp L |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh GR Digital III
fp L | GR Digital III | |||
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Announced | March 2021 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 141 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1180k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Sigma fp L
GR Digital III | fp L | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital III enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital III against the fp L.
![Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L size comparison Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-vs-Sigma-fp-L-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and fp L is 92 and 83 respectively.
![Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-vs-Sigma-fp-L-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital III and fp L.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital III having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 51MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GR Digital III will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-vs-Sigma-fp-L-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-vs-Sigma-fp-L-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital III | Sigma fp L |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2021-03-25 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 61MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 9520 x 6328 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 40 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 pounds) | 427g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $2,499 |