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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1
  • Updated by Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-20 was revealed 4 years after the DP1s which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-20 scores against the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sigma DP1s

 WG-20 DP1s 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014October 2009Newer by 53 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh WG-20

 DP1s WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP1s

 WG-20 DP1s 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-20 against the DP1s.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and DP1s.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-20 will result in greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (270 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1s Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than others (270 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP1s
 Ricoh WG-20Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sigma DP1s
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $370 $0