• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
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  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 19.6 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Sigma dp1 Quattro

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.53 vs 4.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Longer exposure
    180 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sigma dp1 Quattro advantages over Ricoh GXR

  • Less expensive
    $999 vs $1380 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    19.6 vs 12.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K2000

Ricoh GXR
Pentax K2000
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Pentax K2000

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Pentax K2000
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Newer
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma dp1 Quattro vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Ricoh GXR
Fujifilm X100
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X100

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Fujifilm X100
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma dp1 Quattro vs Fujifilm X100

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Ricoh GXR
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma dp1 Quattro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Sigma dp2 Quattro

Ricoh GXR
Sigma dp2 Quattro
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Newer
  • More pixels

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sigma dp2 Quattro
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Wider angle lens
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma dp1 Quattro vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Ricoh GXR
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Newer

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Wider angle lens
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach

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