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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Updated by Ricoh GR II
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh GR versus Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GR was manufactured 3 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GR matches up vs the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma DP1x

 GR DP1x 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2010More recent by 39 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh GR

 DP1x GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma DP1x

 GR DP1x 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has got outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR compared to the DP1x.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh GR to provide more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher GR should have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (245g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography information
Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
45
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
62
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh GRSigma DP1x
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR Sigma DP1x
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-17 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/4.0
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 250g (0.55 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 score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $971 $574