Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.