• APS-C 364.3mm2
  • 19.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sigma sd Quattro advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    1620k vs 1037k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    14 vs 9 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Ricoh GR III advantages over Sigma sd Quattro

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 90 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    257g vs 625g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 19.6 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    1200 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster RAW shooting
    4.1 fps vs 3.6 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 6400 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
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A3000

Sigma sd Quattro
Sony A3000
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • HDMI out
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma sd Quattro vs Sony A3000

Ricoh GR III
Sony A3000
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A3000

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Sigma sd Quattro
Sigma sd Quattro H
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $1199
  • APS-H
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Sigma sd Quattro vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Ricoh GR III
Sigma sd Quattro H
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $1199
  • APS-H
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Compared to Panasonic G9

Sigma sd Quattro
Panasonic G9
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $965
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sigma sd Quattro vs Panasonic G9

Ricoh GR III
Panasonic G9
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive
  • $965
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic G9

Compared to Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro
Fujifilm X-H1
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • More dots on screen
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma sd Quattro vs Fujifilm X-H1

Ricoh GR III
Fujifilm X-H1
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Integrated ND filter
  • Thinner
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-H1

Compared to Nikon Z50

Sigma sd Quattro
Nikon Z50
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • More dots on screen
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $807
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sigma sd Quattro vs Nikon Z50

Ricoh GR III
Nikon Z50
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $807
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon Z50

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