Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR III was released 6 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR III matches up against the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the GR III vs the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh GR III to show greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher GR III provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.