Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR III was announced 4 years later than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GR III grades versus the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GR III against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR III to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR III should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.