Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
- Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Previous Model is Sigma DP2
- New Model is Sigma DP2x
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2s Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and DP2s (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GR Digital IV was brought out 20 months after the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the GR Digital IV grades versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sigma DP2s
GR Digital IV | DP2s | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
DP2s | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma DP2s
GR Digital IV | DP2s | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GR Digital IV and the DP2s.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and DP2s.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will result in greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern GR Digital IV provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Sigma DP2s |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-15 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 41mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB65 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $599 | $940 |