Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma fp, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The WG-20 was manufactured 6 years before the fp and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-20 scores versus the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 has exterior dimensions 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 fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma fp in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the fp.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and fp.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will resolve extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older WG-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.