Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.