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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
  • Released September 2011
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 10 years before the fp L which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sigma fp L

 GR Digital IV fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 fp L GR Digital IV 
AnnouncedMarch 2021September 2011More modern by 115 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kClearer screen (+870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma fp L

 GR Digital IV fp L 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in 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 fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital IV against the fp L.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and fp L is 92 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and fp L.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp L will give more detail using its extra 51MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
89
has manual focus
high megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
67
good battery life (390 shots)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
73
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
high megapixels (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
29
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
38
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Sigma fp L
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-09-15 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $2,499