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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • Released October 2014
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

The following is a extended review of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was revealed 16 months before the Quattro H making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-30 scores vs the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sigma Quattro H

 WG-30 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Ricoh WG-30

 Quattro H WG-30 
IntroducedFebruary 2016October 2014Newer by 16 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma Quattro H

 WG-30 Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the Quattro H.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and Quattro H.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will produce greater detail because of its extra 29MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
83
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro H Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
fantastic sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
environment proofing
fantastic sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
26
provides face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
no microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma Quattro H
 Ricoh WG-30Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-10-09 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 pounds) -
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $428 $1,134