Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2
90 Imaging
69 Features
62 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
28 Overall
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
- Successor is Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched September 2009
- Updated by Sigma DP2s
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On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GR III was manufactured 9 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GR III grades against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sigma DP2
| GR III | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2018 |  | September 2009 | Fresher by 110 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh GR III
| DP2 | GR III |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP2
| GR III | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GR III and the DP2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and DP2.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR III to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher GR III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Ricoh GR III | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
| Model type | Ricoh GR III | Sigma DP2 |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2018-09-25 | 2009-09-21 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 6cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 257g (0.57 lbs) | 280g (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $900 | $649 |