Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma fp

Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma fp, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was released 5 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-30W matches up vs the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W features physical 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 fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W compared to the fp.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and fp.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older WG-30W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.