Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was released 2 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-4 GPS matches up vs the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 GPS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS provides a benefit in sensor tech.