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Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GR (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR was introduced 9 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GR grades against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sigma fp L

 GR fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh GR

 fp L GR 
RevealedMarch 2021April 2013Newer by 96 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kSharper screen (+870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sigma fp L

 GR fp L 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR features outside measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GR versus the fp L.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and fp L.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will give you more detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
89
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (245g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
45
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
environment proofing
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
low battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
61
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
38
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GR vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh GRSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GR Sigma fp L
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-17 2021-03-25
Body design 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $971 $2,499