Ricoh GR vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GR versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GR (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR was brought out 3 years prior to the Quattro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GR grades vs the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR comes with 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) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR versus Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GR vs the Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to give extra detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.