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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30 was revealed 4 years after the DP1x which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-30 scores versus the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sigma DP1x

 WG-30 DP1x 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2010Newer by 57 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh WG-30

 DP1x WG-30 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP1x

 WG-30 DP1x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 vs the DP1x.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and DP1x.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-30 will give extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (250g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1x Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than average (250g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
lighter than average (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh WG-30Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sigma DP1x
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $428 $574