Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Here is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GR II was revealed 5 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GR II matches up versus the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma DP1x
| GR II | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2015 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 65 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh GR II
| DP1x | GR II |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP1x
| GR II | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II enjoys external dimensions 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 DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GR II and the DP1x.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and DP1x.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh GR II to offer you more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer GR II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Ricoh GR II | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
| Model type | Ricoh GR II | Sigma DP1x |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-06-17 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | GR Engine V | True II |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 300s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 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 (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 251 gr (0.55 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $599 | $574 |