Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 9 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GR scores vs the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR enjoys physical dimensions 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 SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the GR versus the SD10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and SD10.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR to provide more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger GR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.