Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was released 3 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the DP2 Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.