Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
28 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- Successor is Sigma DP2s
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sigma DP2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-4 was released 4 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-4 scores versus the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sigma DP2
WG-4 | DP2 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | September 2009 | More recent by 54 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh WG-4
DP2 | WG-4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma DP2
WG-4 | DP2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 versus the DP2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and DP2.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-4 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Sigma DP2 |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2009-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $649 |