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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR III was manufactured 9 years after the DP1s which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GR III grades vs the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sigma DP1s

 GR III DP1s 
RevealedSeptember 2018October 2009More modern by 110 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh GR III

 DP1s GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP1s

 GR III DP1s 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GR III versus the DP1s.

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and DP1s.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh GR III to produce more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography info
Sigma DP1s Street photography info
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (270 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Sports photography highlights
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography details
Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (257g)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging info
Sigma DP1s Vlogging info
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (257g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP1s
 Ricoh GR IIISigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR III Sigma DP1s
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-09-25 2009-10-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 102400 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $0