Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma DP2x

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and DP2x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was revealed 8 months later than the DP2x so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GR Digital IV matches up against the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the DP2x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and DP2x.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will give you more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger GR Digital IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.