Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma Quattro H

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.