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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 Overview

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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma SD14

 GR II SD14 
ReleasedJune 2015September 2006More modern by 107 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k150kClearer screen (+1080k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh GR II

 SD14 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma SD14

 GR II SD14 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography features
Sigma SD14 Street photography features
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
50
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography information
Sigma SD14 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
59
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging details
Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
32
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sigma SD14
 Ricoh GR IISigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR II Sigma SD14
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-06-17 2006-09-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $599 $198