Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.