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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The WG-4 was revealed 8 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-4 scores against the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sigma fp L

 WG-4 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh WG-4

 fp L WG-4 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2014More recent by 86 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma fp L

 WG-4 fp L 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account 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") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 against the fp L.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and fp L.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will provide more detail because of its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older WG-4 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
89
manual focus
amazing MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
72
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proof
provides touch to focus
amazing MP (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
38
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh WG-4Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Sigma fp L
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-05 2021-03-25
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 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
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 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 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 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 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $2,499