Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched February 2012
- Previous Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-4 was launched 2 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-4 scores against the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
WG-4 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Ricoh WG-4
DP2 Merrill | WG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
WG-4 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 vs the DP2 Merrill.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and DP2 Merrill.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-4 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 640x480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 330 grams (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $330 | $931 |