Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP2s

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.

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma DP2x
WG-4 GPS | DP2x | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
DP2x | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma DP2x
WG-4 GPS | DP2x | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sigma DP2x | |
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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 |