Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill 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
- Announced April 2013
- Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
| GR | DP3 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Ricoh GR
| DP3 Merrill | GR |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma DP3 Merrill
| GR | DP3 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
| Model type | Ricoh GR | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-04-17 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4704 x 3136 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 75mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 300s | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/4000s | - |
| 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) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file 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) | 330g (0.73 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB65 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $971 | $1,353 |
