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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR was released 10 months before the DP2 Quattro and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR grades vs the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 GR DP2 Quattro 
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh GR

 DP2 Quattro GR 
RevealedFebruary 2014April 2013More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 GR DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has outside 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 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GR versus the DP2 Quattro.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography details
45
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
48
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
71
lighter than average in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
61
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
59
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Ricoh GRSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-17 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 45mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 395g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $971 $931