Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was brought out 5 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-30 matches up versus the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30 vs the DP1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and DP1s is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-30 will render more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.