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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 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 DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30 was released 5 years after the DP2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-30 matches up against the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sigma DP2

 WG-30 DP2 
RevealedOctober 2014September 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh WG-30

 DP2 WG-30 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2

 WG-30 DP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-30 vs the DP2.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and DP2.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Ricoh WG-30 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average (280g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh WG-30Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sigma DP2
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2009-09-21
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $428 $649