Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma Quattro H

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma Quattro H, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WG-20 was announced 24 months earlier than the Quattro H which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-20 grades against the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 vs the Quattro H.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and Quattro H is 93 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and Quattro H.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver greater detail with its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older WG-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.