Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR II was unveiled 3 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GR II scores versus the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GR II vs the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and DP1 Merrill is 89 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR II to offer you greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger GR II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.