Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 3 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.