Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP1s

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and DP1s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The GR Digital IV was unveiled 24 months after the DP1s which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV and the DP1s.

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

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and DP1s.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will offer you greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger GR Digital IV is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.