Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2x 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
- Replaced the Ricoh GR III
- Replacement is Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GR III was brought out 7 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the GR III scores versus the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sigma DP2x
| GR III | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2018 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 93 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh GR III
| DP2x | GR III |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sigma DP2x
| GR III | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR III vs the DP2x.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and DP2x.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh GR III to provide you with extra detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern GR III should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Ricoh GR III | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
| Model type | Ricoh GR III | Sigma DP2x |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2018-09-25 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | True II |
| 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 | 24 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 6cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| 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 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $900 | $699 |