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Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Released April 2013
  • New Model is Ricoh GR II
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma SD10

 GR SD10 
ReleasedApril 2013March 2004Newer by 111 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1230k130kSharper display (+1100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh GR

 SD10 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma SD10

 GR SD10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography factors
Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
45
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
61
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh GRSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh GR Sigma SD10
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-04-17 2004-03-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $971 $198