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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was manufactured 3 years after the DP2x which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30 grades against the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sigma DP2x

 WG-30 DP2x 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2011Newer by 45 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh WG-30

 DP2x WG-30 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2x

 WG-30 DP2x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-30 vs the DP2x.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and DP2x.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will show greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2x
 Ricoh WG-30Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Sigma DP2x
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-10-09 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias 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 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 lbs) 280g (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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $428 $699