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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR II
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was brought out 3 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR grades vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma DP2s

 GR DP2s 
RevealedApril 2013February 2010More modern by 39 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh GR

 DP2s GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma DP2s

 GR DP2s 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR features physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR versus Sigma DP2s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR versus the DP2s.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and DP2s.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh GR to provide you with greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent GR provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2s Sports photography advice
45
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (245g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
61
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sigma DP2s
 Ricoh GRSigma DP2s
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical 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 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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $971 $940