Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma DP2x

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.