Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
- Introduced April 2013
- Successor is Ricoh GR II
(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
Photography Glossary 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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh GR
| DP2 Quattro | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma DP2 Quattro
| GR | DP2 Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Sigma 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 |