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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-20 was introduced 5 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-20 scores vs the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sigma DP1

 WG-20 DP1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2008More recent by 70 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh WG-20

 DP1 WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP1

 WG-20 DP1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the DP1.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and DP1.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-20 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh WG-20 will provide extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
Sigma DP1 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
9
can't record video
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh WG-20Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sigma DP1
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $370 $566