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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma Quattro H, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 24 months prior to the Quattro H which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma Quattro H

 WG-4 GPS Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Quattro H WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2014More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma Quattro H

 WG-4 GPS Quattro H 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the Quattro H.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and Quattro H is 90 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and Quattro H.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will result in extra detail having an extra 29MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
83
manual focus
MP count high (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
MP count high (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
MP count high (45MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count high (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
26
provides face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma Quattro H
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-02-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 45 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 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) -
Physical 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $210 $1,134