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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30W was introduced 6 years after the DP1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-30W matches up versus the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sigma DP1

 WG-30W DP1 
ReleasedOctober 2014May 2008More modern by 78 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 DP1 WG-30W 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma DP1

 WG-30W DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W vs the DP1.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and DP1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will result in extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sigma DP1
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
Sigma DP1 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average (270g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Sigma DP1 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh WG-30WSigma DP1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sigma DP1
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $566