Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma SD1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was released 12 months after the SD1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features outside measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the SD1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and SD1 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital IV and SD1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV provides an edge in sensor tech.