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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Introduced October 2014
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor sizes.

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

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-30W scores against the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 WG-30W Quattro H 

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

 Quattro H WG-30W 
IntroducedFebruary 2016October 2014More modern by 16 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

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

 WG-30W Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outside measurements 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 Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W vs the Quattro H.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and Quattro H.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will show greater detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
83
you can focus manually
great resolution (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
71
great resolution (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proofing
great resolution (45MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great resolution (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
26
provides face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
no mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma Quattro H
 Ricoh WG-30WSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-10-09 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $1,134