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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Launched June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR II was manufactured 5 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GR II scores versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma DP2

 GR II DP2 
LaunchedJune 2015September 2009Fresher by 70 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh GR II

 DP2 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2

 GR II DP2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GR II and the DP2.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and DP2 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and DP2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR II to result in more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher GR II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (251g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
50
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
59
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
32
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh GR IISigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR II Sigma DP2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-17 2009-09-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
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) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $649