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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
Sigma fp
(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
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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.

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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.

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

 WG-4 GPS fp 

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

 fp WG-4 GPS 
RevealedJuly 2019February 2014Newer by 66 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 WG-4 GPS fp 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
Sigma fp Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
Sigma fp Travel photography factors
69
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
weather proofing
includes touch focus
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (240 per charge)
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (235g)
37
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma fp
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSigma fp
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