Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR II and Sigma SD1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR II was unveiled 4 years after the SD1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GR II grades versus the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II and Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GR II compared to the SD1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and SD1 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and SD1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh GR II to provide you with more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern GR II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.