Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2019
- New Model is Sigma fp L
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma fp, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-4 GPS was launched 6 years before the fp which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma fp
WG-4 GPS | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
fp | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | February 2014 | Newer by 66 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma fp
WG-4 GPS | fp | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma fp in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the fp.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and fp.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be behind in sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sigma fp |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2019-07-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) | 422 grams (0.93 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $210 | $2,050 |