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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Launched October 2014
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 4 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-30 matches up against the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sigma DP2s

 WG-30 DP2s 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2010Fresher by 57 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh WG-30

 DP2s WG-30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2s

 WG-30 DP2s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got outside 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 DP2s 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 against the DP2s.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and DP2s.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will offer more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2s
 Ricoh WG-30Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sigma DP2s
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.42 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $428 $940