Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP1x

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.

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.

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.

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.