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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 GR II DP2 Merrill 
IntroducedJune 2015February 2012More recent by 41 months
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Ricoh GR II

 DP2 Merrill GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 GR II DP2 Merrill 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography features
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography advice
50
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
44
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
67
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging features
32
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Ricoh GR IISigma DP2 Merrill
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