Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was announced 22 months after the DP3 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-30W scores versus the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W and the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and DP3 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.