Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD14
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Replacement is Sigma SD15
Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD14 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR and Sigma SD14, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GR was announced 6 years after the SD14 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GR scores versus the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma SD14
GR | SD14 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | September 2006 | Newer by 80 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 150k | Sharper screen (+1080k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh GR
SD14 | GR |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma SD14
GR | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
See the Ricoh GR and Sigma SD14 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR and the SD14.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and SD14.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh GR to show greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher GR will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GR | Sigma SD14 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-04-17 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | 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 area | 372.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 150 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 300s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/4000s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $971 | $198 |