Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WG-20 was announced 2 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-20 matches up vs the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. 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 DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and DP2 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will render greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 should have an advantage in sensor tech.