Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 4 months before the DP2 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GR Digital IV scores against the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys physical dimensions 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 DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital IV against the DP2 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and DP2 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will produce greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.