Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was released 4 months before the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.