Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very close but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was announced around the same time to the DP2 Quattro which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.