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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR III versus Sigma fp L, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The GR III was launched 3 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR III grades vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sigma fp L

 GR III fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh GR III

 fp L GR III 
AnnouncedMarch 2021September 2018Newer by 30 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sigma fp L

 GR III fp L 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GR III versus the fp L.

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and fp L.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR III featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GR III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
89
focusing manually
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (257 grams)
good ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography info
Sigma fp L Sports photography info
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography information
Sigma fp L Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (257 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather proof
supports touch focus
MP count amazing (61MP)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
37
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (257g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
38
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GR III vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh GR IIISigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR III Sigma fp L
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2021-03-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus range 6cm -
Available lenses - 40
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $2,499