Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-4 GPS was announced 24 months earlier than the Quattro making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma Quattro
WG-4 GPS | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Quattro | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | February 2014 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Crisper display (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma Quattro
WG-4 GPS | Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the Quattro.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and Quattro.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro will give you extra detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sigma sd Quattro |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5424 x 3616 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 3.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) | 625 gr (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $210 | $738 |