Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma DP2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-20 was launched 4 years after the DP2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-20 matches up vs the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-20 against the DP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and DP2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-20 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.