Ricoh GR II vs Sigma fp
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma fp Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched June 2015
- Superseded the Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Successor is Sigma fp L
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma fp Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GR II versus Sigma fp, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR II was released 5 years prior to the fp which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GR II scores against the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma fp Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma fp
GR II | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh GR II
fp | GR II | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | June 2015 | More modern by 49 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1230k | Clearer screen (+870k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma fp
GR II | fp | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GR II versus Sigma fp in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GR II and the fp.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and fp is 89 and 84 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and fp.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR II due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma fp Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh GR II | Sigma fp |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-06-17 | 2019-07-11 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | GR Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 300 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 lb) | 422 grams (0.93 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $599 | $2,050 |