Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sigma DP1x
| WG-30 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2014 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sigma 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 |