Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L 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
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced March 2021
- Earlier Model is Sigma fp
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma fp L
WG-4 GPS | fp L |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
fp L | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Announced | March 2021 | February 2014 | More recent by 86 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma fp L
WG-4 GPS | fp L | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sigma fp L |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2021-03-25 |
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 | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 9520 x 6328 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 40 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235g (0.52 pounds) | 427g (0.94 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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $210 | $2,499 |