Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was unveiled 8 months later than the DP2 Quattro which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-30W matches up against the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W will have an edge in sensor tech.