Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP2s

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30W was brought out 4 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-30W grades against the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W provides 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) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W versus the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and DP2s.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-30W will offer you more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.