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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 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 DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GR versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 3 years after the DP2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the GR matches up against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma DP2

 GR DP2 
AnnouncedApril 2013September 2009Newer by 44 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh GR

 DP2 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma DP2

 GR DP2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has got external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GR versus the DP2.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and DP2.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh GR to produce more detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern GR provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (245g)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Sports photography factors
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
71
lighter than others in class (245g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
no external mic support
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh GRSigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR Sigma DP2
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-17 2009-09-21
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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $971 $649