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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma fp, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The WG-4 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-4 matches up vs the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sigma fp

 WG-4 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh WG-4

 fp WG-4 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2014Fresher by 66 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma fp

 WG-4 fp 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 has external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 against the fp.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and fp.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will show more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WG-4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography advice
Sigma fp Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
Sigma fp Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
Travel photography with Sigma fp
72
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma fp
 Ricoh WG-4Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-4 Sigma fp
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-02-05 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 422g (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $2,050