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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 GR II DP1 Merrill 
IntroducedJune 2015February 2012Fresher by 41 months
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Ricoh GR II

 DP1 Merrill GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 GR II DP1 Merrill 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

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

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (251g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography factors
50
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
48
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others in class (251g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography features
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inches)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging factors
32
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Ricoh GR IISigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR II Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-17 2012-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine V Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless 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 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $1,250