Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L 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)
- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sigma fp L
WG-4 | fp L |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh WG-4
fp L | WG-4 | |||
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Announced | March 2021 | February 2014 | More recent by 86 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma fp L
WG-4 | fp L | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sigma fp L | |
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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 |