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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • Launched February 2014
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was introduced about the same time to the DP2 Quattro which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-4 grades versus the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WG-4 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh WG-4

 DP2 Quattro WG-4 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WG-4 DP2 Quattro 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with physical measurements 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 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography info
72
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
53
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (240 per charge)
59
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
9
no video recording
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Ricoh WG-4Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 45mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $931