Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP1s

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP1s, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 4 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the DP1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and DP1s.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS provides an edge in sensor tech.