Ricoh GR II vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR II versus Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR II was manufactured 4 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR II scores vs the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II features external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GR II versus the DP2x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and DP2x is 89 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh GR II to render greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent GR II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.