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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1
  • Updated by Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR II was brought out 5 years after the DP1s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR II scores against the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma DP1s

 GR II DP1s 
ReleasedJune 2015October 2009Newer by 70 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh GR II

 DP1s GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP1s

 GR II DP1s 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II has external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GR II compared to the DP1s.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and DP1s is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and DP1s.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh GR II to provide greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer GR II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (251 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography details
Sigma DP1s Sports photography details
50
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography info
Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (251 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competition in class (270g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
59
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
32
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (251g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP1s
 Ricoh GR IISigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR II Sigma DP1s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-17 2009-10-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $0