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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Released February 2014
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sigma fp

 WG-20 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh WG-20

 fp WG-20 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2014Fresher by 66 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma fp

 WG-20 fp 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Sigma fp
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
environment sealing
includes touch to focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma fp
 Ricoh WG-20Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sigma fp
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-05 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $370 $2,050