• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 14.8 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh R50 advantages over Sigma DP1 Merrill

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $799 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 97 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 63 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    116g vs 391g
    Lighter weight

Sigma DP1 Merrill advantages over Ricoh R50

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.00 vs 1.69 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    14.8 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • 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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Review Excerpt

  • Exceptionally detailed and uniquely beautiful image quality at low ISOs; Fast, sharp 28mm-equivalent lens; Simple, straightforward controls match camera's simple, straightforward (street photography) goals.

  • Fixed-focal-length lens; Image quality deteriorates significantly at ISO 800 and above; Overall sluggish performer; Falls short when capturing JPEGs; Terrible VGA-only video quality; Very poor battery life; No built-in flash.

  • Read our Sigma DP1 Merrill Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax M50

Ricoh R50
Pentax M50
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Pentax M50

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Pentax M50
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Pentax M50

Compared to Nikon S550

Ricoh R50
Nikon S550
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Nikon S550

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Nikon S550
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Nikon S550

Compared to Nikon S560

Ricoh R50
Nikon S560
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Nikon S560

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Nikon S560
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Nikon S560

Compared to Leica X2

Ricoh R50
Leica X2
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Leica X2

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Leica X2
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Leica X2

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Ricoh R50
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash

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