Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma fp L, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was launched 8 years before the fp L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma fp L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the fp L.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and fp L.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.