Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sigma Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was released 16 months earlier than the Quattro which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-30 grades against the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 vs the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and Quattro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.