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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(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
Sigma DP2x
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sigma DP2x

 WG-20 DP2x 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh WG-20

 DP2x WG-20 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP2x

 WG-20 DP2x 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
Sigma DP2x Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma DP2x
 Ricoh WG-20Sigma DP2x
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