Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma fp L

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.

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.

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.

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.