Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:38pm

It might be interesting to see a direct head to head comparison between these two. Having seen the <a href="http://www.professionalphotographer.c o.uk/tests/sigma-dp1-review">Sigma DP1</a> not perform quite as well as we may have hoped, does the Ricoh GRDII blow it out of the water? Both cameras have some pretty serious high ISO noise problems - the GRDII at ISO1600 is fairly mosaic-like, but at least there's the option of shooting at such high sensitivity (unlike the DP1's ISO800 max). Also, the GRDII is much smaller than the chunky DP1. Sure, both are rather boxy, but in the class that each are trying to fill - surely smaller makes sense? They both manage to pack 28mm wide lenses, but the DP1 has a much larger sensor to cover (hence the size). For my money, it’s more about £400 for the GRDII rather than the £550 for the DP1. Your opinions...?

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:57pm

hmm... this is a very close call. I two have been looking at getting a smaller cemera, only to find this same problem. I have also been looking at 2 other cameras ;the leica dlux and the canon powershot g9. At the moment i am possibly swaying towards the g9. mabey the leica is all badge and no performance? mabey the dp1 is the best bet with a larger sensor? i just dont know :S

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:57pm

hmm... this is a very close call. I two have been looking at getting a smaller cemera, only to find this same problem. I have also been looking at 2 other cameras ;the leica dlux and the canon powershot g9. At the moment i am possibly swaying towards the g9. mabey the leica is all badge and no performance? mabey the dp1 is the best bet with a larger sensor? i just dont know :S

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:24pm

Well in my opinion the GRDII takes it over the DP1 for size. ISO is an issue though. The Canon G9 is probably 'technically better' - but it's a totally different camera (and bigger!). DP1 and GRDII manage to pull of a 'discreet' feel. Personally I'd look at the Ricoh GRDII and Canon G9 - but treat them rather differently at the same time. May be worth poaching at your local Jessops, a show or something where you can get a hands on to feel the fundamental differences between the cameras and which is most suitable to your style.

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:50pm

thabkyou. That is some sound advise. I will keep you updated with my choice. In the meentime, it would be cool if people could chip in there opinions:)