Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2

Below is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sigma DP2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was launched 5 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-30W matches up versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions 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 out the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W compared to the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and DP2.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-30W will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W provides a benefit in sensor innovation.