Ricoh GR vs Sigma SD14

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.