Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR III was unveiled 10 years after the DP1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GR III scores vs the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III has got external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GR III versus the DP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and DP1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR III to provide you with more detail having an extra 19MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent GR III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.