Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP1
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Released May 2008
- Refreshed by Sigma DP1s

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma DP1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

The WG-4 GPS was launched 5 years after the DP1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma DP1
WG-4 GPS | DP1 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2008 | More modern by 70 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
DP1 | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP1
WG-4 GPS | DP1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the DP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and DP1.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sigma DP1 |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-05 | 2008-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235g (0.52 lbs) | 270g (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $210 | $566 |