Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma SD14

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 5 years after the SD14 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR Digital IV grades vs the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has got external measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the SD14.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and SD14 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR Digital IV and SD14.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will show extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.