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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro 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
  • Released June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GR II was unveiled 8 months prior to the Quattro so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GR II grades against the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Sigma Quattro

 GR II Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Ricoh GR II

 Quattro GR II 
IntroducedFebruary 2016June 2015Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution1620k1230kSharper display (+390k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Sigma Quattro

 GR II Quattro 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GR II and the Quattro.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and Quattro is 89 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and Quattro.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma Quattro to provide you with extra detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GR II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
81
manual focus
great resolution (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography features
Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
50
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
70
great resolution (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (251g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
environment sealing
great resolution (29 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (625g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great resolution (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
32
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
provides face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (625g)
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Ricoh GR II vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Sigma Quattro
 Ricoh GR IISigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR II Sigma sd Quattro
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-06-17 2016-02-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine V Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $738