Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma Quattro, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was launched 16 months before the Quattro making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-30W grades against the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W compared to the Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and Quattro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.