Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD9
90 Imaging
69 Features
62 Overall
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54 Imaging
39 Features
27 Overall
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD9 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
- Released September 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh GR III
- Renewed by Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed November 2002
- Replacement is Sigma SD10
Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GR III versus Sigma SD9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR III was unveiled 16 years after the SD9 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GR III grades against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sigma SD9
GR III | SD9 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | November 2002 | More modern by 193 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 130k | Sharper screen (+907k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Ricoh GR III
SD9 | GR III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sigma SD9
GR III | SD9 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR III versus Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GR III versus the SD9.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and SD9.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh GR III to give extra detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern GR III will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh GR III | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2018-09-25 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
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 | 24 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
Macro focus distance | 6cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 257g (0.57 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $900 | $3,001 |