Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR was manufactured 4 months later than the DP3 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GR scores versus the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GR and the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR to give you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.