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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Announced October 2014
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WG-30W DP2 Quattro 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2014Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh WG-30W

 DP2 Quattro WG-30W 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WG-30W DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video recording
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Ricoh WG-30WSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-10-09 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 45mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $931