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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GR II versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR II was unveiled 5 years after the DP2s which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GR II grades versus the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma DP2s

 GR II DP2s 
AnnouncedJune 2015February 2010Newer by 65 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh GR II

 DP2s GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2s

 GR II DP2s 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR II compared to the DP2s.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and DP2s is 89 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and DP2s.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GR II to resolve extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GR II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography factors
Sigma DP2s Street photography factors
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
50
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography info
Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
67
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography details
59
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging information
Sigma DP2s Vlogging information
32
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2s
 Ricoh GR IISigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR II Sigma DP2s
Class 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 measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 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) 4.30 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 280g (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 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $940