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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The WG-20 was released 2 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-20 matches up versus the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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