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Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR and Sigma fp, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the GR (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The GR was manufactured 7 years earlier than the fp which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GR matches up against the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma fp

 GR fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh GR

 fp GR 
LaunchedJuly 2019April 2013Newer by 75 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kSharper display (+870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma fp

 GR fp 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GR vs the fp.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and fp.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Sigma fp Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography info
Sigma fp Street photography info
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography features
Sigma fp Sports photography features
45
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
environment proof
comes with touch focus
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
62
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sigma fp
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
37
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sigma fp
 Ricoh GRSigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR Sigma fp
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-17 2019-07-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 422g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $971 $2,050