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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 4 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma DP2

 WG-4 GPS DP2 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 DP2 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2

 WG-4 GPS DP2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the DP2.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and DP2.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide you with greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (235g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition (235 grams)
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sigma DP2
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-05 2009-09-21
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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $210 $649