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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro 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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was introduced 5 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Sigma Quattro

 GR Digital IV Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Quattro GR Digital IV 
ReleasedFebruary 2016September 2011More recent by 54 months
Display resolution1620k1230kSharper display (+390k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma Quattro

 GR Digital IV Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV has physical dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR Digital IV and the Quattro.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and Quattro is 92 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and Quattro.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will provide greater detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
81
focusing manually
resolution is great (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
resolution is great (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery (390 per charge)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
55
environment proofing
resolution is great (29 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is great (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
29
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
22
offers face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Sigma Quattro
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR Digital IV Sigma sd Quattro
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-09-15 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $738