Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2s

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.

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.

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.

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.