Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-5 GPS was released 6 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the DP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS will have an advantage in sensor technology.