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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR versus Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR was launched 4 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GR matches up versus the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma DP1

 GR DP1 
AnnouncedApril 2013May 2008Fresher by 60 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh GR

 DP1 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma DP1

 GR DP1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GR versus the DP1.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and DP1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh GR to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern GR will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
74
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography factors
Sigma DP1 Street photography factors
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
45
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography features
Sigma DP1 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (270g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
62
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
44
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh GRSigma DP1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR Sigma DP1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-17 2008-05-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $971 $566