Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Launched October 2014
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sigma DP2s
WG-30 | DP2s | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 57 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh WG-30
DP2s | WG-30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2s
WG-30 | DP2s | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Sigma DP2s | |
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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 |