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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma fp L
(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
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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.

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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.

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

 WG-4 GPS fp L 

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

 fp L WG-4 GPS 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2014More recent by 86 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 WG-4 GPS fp L 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
89
focusing manually
fantastic MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
69
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
fantastic MP (61MP)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
fantastic MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (240 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (235g)
38
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma fp L Specifications

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