Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GR II versus Sigma SD14, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR II was launched 8 years after the SD14 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GR II scores versus the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II and Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II versus Sigma SD14 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GR II vs the SD14.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and SD14 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and SD14.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh GR II to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger GR II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.