Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
55
88 Imaging
44 Features
27 Overall
37
Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards 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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma DP1x
| GR | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
Check out the Ricoh GR versus Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesStreet Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesSports Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneTravel Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsLandscape Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banVlogging Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Sigma 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 |