Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 provides external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 against the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.