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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2x, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 3 years after the DP2x which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma DP2x

 WG-4 GPS DP2x 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 DP2x WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2x

 WG-4 GPS DP2x 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the DP2x.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and DP2x.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will give extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (235g)
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
69
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (240 shots)
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (235g)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2x
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sigma DP2x
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $210 $699