Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma fp L

Following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma fp L, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-20 was announced 8 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-20 scores against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 vs the fp L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and fp L is 93 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and fp L.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-20 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail with its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged WG-20 will be behind in sensor technology.