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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Renewed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

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.

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

 WG-4 GPS DP2 Merrill 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 25 months

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

 DP2 Merrill WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

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

 WG-4 GPS DP2 Merrill 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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

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

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (235 grams)
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography info
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
heavier than average (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (240 per charge)
55
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than average (235g)
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sigma DP2 Merrill
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-05 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640x480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $210 $931