Ricoh G900 vs Sigma DP2

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh G900 and Sigma DP2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G900 was launched 8 years after the DP2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G900 grades versus the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G900 and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G900 compared to the DP2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and DP2 is 89 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and DP2.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G900 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh G900 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger G900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.