Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Older Model is Sigma DP2s
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-20 was unveiled 3 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-20 matches up against the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sigma DP2x
WG-20 | DP2x | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2011 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh WG-20
DP2x | WG-20 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP2x
WG-20 | DP2x | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 has physical dimensions 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 DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-20 compared to the DP2x.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and DP2x.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-20 will provide more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WG-20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sigma DP2x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh WG-20 | Sigma DP2x |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 lbs) | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $370 | $699 |