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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 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 DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WG-20 DP2 Merrill 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Ricoh WG-20

 DP2 Merrill WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WG-20 DP2 Merrill 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
decent megapixels (15MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Ricoh WG-20Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 640x480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $931