Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill 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
- Launched June 2015
- Replaced the Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GR II was manufactured 3 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the GR II grades vs the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
GR II | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | February 2012 | More recent by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Ricoh GR II
DP2 Merrill | GR II |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2 Merrill
GR II | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II features outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR II compared to the DP2 Merrill.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and DP2 Merrill is 89 and 83 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and DP2 Merrill.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR II to render more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GR II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh GR II | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-06-17 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 372.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 50mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 300 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640x480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 lbs) | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $599 | $931 |