Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and DP2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and DP2.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will produce greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer GR Digital IV provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.