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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Released June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GR II versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR II was unveiled 17 months later than the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR II scores versus the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 GR II DP2 Quattro 
IntroducedJune 2015February 2014Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh GR II

 DP2 Quattro GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 GR II DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II offers outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GR II against the DP2 Quattro.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and DP2 Quattro is 89 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger GR II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
50
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
48
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
59
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
59
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
32
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Ricoh GR IISigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR II Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-06-17 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 45mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $931