Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WG-20 was released very close to the DP2 Quattro and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-20 grades vs the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-20 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.