Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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.

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

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.